INTP COMM W2 S1 The Self and Identity in Interaction

According to Goffman, what is the “front stage”?

• The private space where individuals express their true feelings

• The social setting where individuals perform roles for an audience

• The area where cultural norms are challenged

What does Goffman mean by “impression management”?

• Marketing one's resume for career advancement

• Avoiding face-to-face interaction to protect one’s image

• Controlling the way others perceive you during interaction

The “back stage” in Goffman’s model refers to:

• A private setting where individuals can drop their public persona

• The moment when people are most honest

• The place where arguments usually occur

In “Face Work and Social Interaction,” Goffman argues that people engage in face work to:

• Manipulate others

• Maintain dignity and avoid embarrassment in interaction

• Avoid interaction altogether

Which of the following best illustrates a “face-threatening act”?

• Publicly correcting a professor in class

• Saying “hello” to a classmate

• Asking someone for their name

Goffman’s theory is often described as “dramaturgical” because:

• It uses the concept of moral judgment

• It likens social life to a theatrical performance

• It describes the rise of theater in modern media

What is the “line” in Goffman’s theory?

• The pattern of verbal and nonverbal acts a person uses during interaction

• The limit of how much face a person can lose

• The border between identity and behavior

An example of digital impression management would be:

• Checking your phone during a conversation

• Curating photos for Instagram to project a specific image

• Using slang in a group chat

According to social construction theory, identity is:

• Fixed and biologically determined

• Created and negotiated through social interaction

• Imposed by government institutions

Which of the following is an example of “face-saving” behavior?

• Insulting someone to win a debate

• Laughing off a mistake during a presentation

• Ignoring someone’s apology