At dinner the other night, Erik told Emily, "You know we never had all these problems with teenagers getting pregnant until we had so many people crossing the border illegally." __________ theorists would be inclined to focus on how Erik's statements, regardless of accuracy, helped to shape beliefs.

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Interactionist theorists focus on the meanings and interpretations individuals give to social interactions and how these shape beliefs and behaviors. Erik's statement reflects a social interaction that could influence beliefs, making interactionist theory relevant.

At Dinner the Other Night, Erik Told Emily, "You Know