Our perceptions about the meaning of a situation vary widely based on the statuses we occupy and our unique personal experiences.In her study of women's reactions to street encounters,sociologist Carol Brooks Gardner determined that women:
A)usually perceive such encounters as "routine" rituals
B)are generally unafraid during such encounters
C)fear for their personal safety and try to avoid comments and propositions that are sexual in nature when they walk down the street
D)view street encounters in the same way that men do

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Carol Brooks Gardner's study determined that women fear for their personal safety and try to avoid comments and propositions that are sexual in nature when they walk down the street. This suggests that women do not perceive street encounters in the same way that men do and are, in fact, often afraid during such encounters. Option A and B are incorrect based on the study's findings. Option D is also incorrect as it suggests that men and women have the same perception of street encounters.

Our Perceptions About the Meaning of a Situation Vary Widely