______ theory pictures humans as consciously and deliberately creating their personal and collective histories.

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Symbolic interaction theory emphasizes how individuals use symbols and meanings to interact and make sense of their social world. It emphasizes the role of human agency and creativity in shaping society and how individuals actively construct their personal and collective histories. This is in contrast to theories such as structural-functionalism, which emphasize the importance of social structures and institutions in shaping society. Conflict theory and exchange theory also focus more on group dynamics and power struggles, rather than individual agency in creating history.

______ Theory Pictures Humans as Consciously and Deliberately Creating Their