Discussion Post: Biosocial Theories
• Identify and briefly define the core definition and major concepts of Herbert Blumer's symbolic interactionism.
Choose any two of the following questions:
a) Identify and briefly define the three types of biosocial theories.
b) Identify and briefly define each of the first two paradigms in contemporary sociological theory (positivism and interpretive) in terms of their view of the nature of the social world and their model of theory.
c) Identify and briefly define the core definition and major concepts of Erving Goffman's dramaturgical theory.
d) Identify and briefly define the primary criticisms of symbolic interaction.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.