Which of the following shows the influence of occupational status on interpersonal interactions?
A) A woman waits patiently for an appointment with her doctor, who is running late, but she becomes irritated later in the day when she is kept waiting for her manicure appointment.
B) A young man decides to switch his major from sociology to political science because he thinks he may have greater employment opportunities.
C) A boss decides what pay increase a new accountant should receive by reviewing her work performance and attendance record.
D) The president of the United States decides that the country needs to increase jobs and decides to increase funding in low-income areas for more teaching positions.

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This scenario shows how a person's occupational status can influence their behavior in interpersonal interactions. The woman waiting for her doctor may be more patient because she views the doctor as having a higher occupational status and therefore more authority. However, when she is kept waiting for her manicure appointment, she may become irritated because she perceives the manicurist as having a lower occupational status and therefore less authority.

Which of the Following Shows the Influence of Occupational Status