According to _____, people behave as they do because of the meanings they give to different situations. For example, whether binge drinking is seen as normal behavior or deviant may depend on whether a student attends a "party school" or a college that emphasizes more scholarly activities.
A) functionalist theory
B) conflict theory
C) symbolic interaction theory
D) social control theory

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This describes the principles of symbolic interaction theory, which emphasizes the importance of meanings, symbols, and interactions in shaping human behavior and social relationships.

According to _____, People Behave as They Do Because of the Meanings