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 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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The scenario in option A shows how a person's occupational status (in this case, a doctor and a manicurist) can influence the way in which they are perceived and treated by others. The woman in the scenario is more patient with the doctor because of his higher occupational status, whereas she becomes more irritated with the manicurist.

Which of the Following Shows the Influence of Occupational Status