The sociological term verstehen ________.
A) means that if we define a situation to be real, it will be real in its consequences
B) means that the definition of an object constantly evolves and is mediated through shared understandings
C) is another way of saying "the looking-glass self"
D) means putting yourself in the "shoes" of your research subjects

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Verstehen is a German term used in sociology that means understanding the social behavior of others by putting oneself in their place. It implies an empathetic or participatory understanding of the motives and contexts of human behavior, especially in qualitative research.

The Sociological Term Verstehen ________