Shariff is studying the impact of using different terms to reflect love between friends and family, as well as to express appreciation of objects. what type of sociological approach is shariff using?
a. symbolic-interaction
b. normative studies
c. folk patterns
d. control deviations

The correct answer would be option A, Symbolic Interaction.

Explanation:

When people interact with each other, either through language or through gestures, and use different terms to express their appreciation or dis-appreciation towards something or someone, they are actually indulging in Symbolic interaction.

So in this question when Shariff is studying the impact of using different terms to reflect love between friends and family as well as to express appreciation of objects, he is using the Symbolic Interaction of the Sociological Approach.