Social Interactions
-Ned is nervous about asking Sara out on a date, because her friend Marie turned him down last week. When Sara says yes, Ned feels like a winner and will likely have an easier time asking Sara out again. What theory does this example support?

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This situation is an example of game theory, which states that social interactions with winners and losers can be modeled like games. If Sara had said no, Ned likely would be even more hesitant to ask out another girl, for fear of "losing" again. Conflict theory describes the competition of different societal groups for resources and opportunities.

Social Interactions -Ned Is Nervous About Asking Sara Out on a Date