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A study that asked Black- and White-sounding telephone callers to inquire about an advertised apartment for rent found:
 
  a) Black-sounding callers were more likely to be told the apartment was already rented.
   b) the landlords could not identify the race of the caller.
   c) the landlords quoted a higher rent price for White-sounding callers.
   d) several of the landlords cursed the Black-sounding callers.
   e) the landlords were more likely to ask the Black-sounding callers to apply in
   person.

Question 2

This family theory concerns itself with how people form and share meanings in their communication efforts. This theory's primary focus is the use of symbols to convey meaning through verbal and non-verbal communication.
 
  A) Family Development Theory
   B) Conflict Theory
   C) Social Exchange Theory
   D) Symbolic Interaction Theory



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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