Sally was introduced to Robert and Robert immediately worries about what Sally thinks of him. Upon shaking her hand in greeting Robert notices that he grasps her hand more firmly than usual and quickly releases his grasp. He then finds himself chuckling at comments that he does not find amusing because he wants Sally to feel comfortable. A useful theory for analyzing Robert's behavior is .

Symbolic Interactionism

Explanation:

Symbolic interactionism is a micro-level theory in sociology that is focused on how individuals in the society interact/communicate in terms of exchange through symbols, gestures and language make sense of their social worlds. It was Mead's view that symbolic interactionism develops the self in society.

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manifest functions are the recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern, while latent functions are those unrecognized and unintended consequences. to analyze the manifest functions of any social institution, we have to study its contribution to the continuation of a group, community, or society.