Researchers who espouse a symbolic interaction are more likely to do _____ research that focuses on _____.
A) macrosociological; the rewards received for deviant behavior
B) macrosociological; the effects of social class and power
C) microsociological; the meanings attributed to situations
D) microsociological; how society benefits from deviance

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Symbolic interactionism is a microsociological perspective that focuses on how individuals interact in social situations and the meanings they attribute to those interactions. Therefore, researchers who espouse this perspective are more likely to do microsociological research that focuses on the meanings attributed to situations. Options A, B, and D all involve macrosociological themes, which are not the primary focus of symbolic interactionism.

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