W. I. Thomas once wrote that if we "define a situation as real, it is real in its consequences." By this, he meant that
A) behavior is a function of group membership
B) our understanding of what is happening around us guides our actions
C) public behavior is defined by certain opinion leaders
D) we behave in terms of what others expect us to do

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Thomas's statement suggests that our perception of reality influences our actions, meaning our understanding of situations guides how we behave.

W I Thomas Once Wrote That If We "Define a Situation