Which theorists focus on how the symbols associated with age affect our perceptions of when a person becomes old?
A) Postmodernists
B) Conflict theorists
C) Exchange theorists
D) Symbolic interactionists
E) Functionalists

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Symbolic interactionists focus on how symbols, including those associated with age, influence our interactions and perceptions, including the perception of when a person becomes old. They examine the meanings and interpretations of these symbols in social interactions.

Which Theorists Focus on How the Symbols Associated with Age