The statement, "If men define situations as real, they are real in their consequences." is the gist of ______.
A) the Thomas theorem
B) conflict theory
C) the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis
D) the medicalization of deviance

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The Thomas theorem, formulated by W.I. Thomas, posits that if people perceive situations as real, they will respond to them as if they are real, thus the consequences of these perceptions are real. This principle highlights the importance of subjective reality and its impact on behavior and social outcomes.

The Statement, "If Men Define Situations as Real, They Are