Social Interaction & Performance: Crash Course Sociology

The video explores social interaction, social structure, and the roles and statuses that define our behavior. It delves into the concept of social reality as a stage play, where individuals perform roles based on societal expectations. The video also introduces dramaturgical analysis, highlighting how people manage impressions and maintain social performances.

What is the primary focus of social interaction according to the introduction?

• To establish dominance

• To avoid communication

• To act and react based on expectations

• To create conflict

How does social structure influence behavior in a classroom setting?

• It allows students to teach

• It sets expectations for teachers to learn

• It defines roles for teachers to teach and students to learn

• It encourages students to ignore the teacher

What is an example of an ascribed status?

• Parent

• CEO

• Student

• Middle-aged

What is role conflict?

• When a person has no roles

• When roles within a single status clash

• When roles from different statuses create conflicting demands

• When a person refuses to perform any role

What is the process of leaving a role called?

• Role exit

• Role conflict

• Role strain

• Role entry

What does dramaturgical analysis compare social interaction to?

• A game

• A stage play

• A battle

• A conversation

What is impression management?

• Changing your identity

• Controlling the information others receive about you

• Ignoring others' perceptions

• Avoiding social interaction

What are 'props' in the context of social interaction?

• Words you use in conversation

• Places where you perform

• People who support you

• Objects used to make an impression

What is the difference between front stage and backstage?

• Front stage is where preparation happens, backstage is where performance happens

• Front stage is where performance happens, backstage is where preparation happens

• Front stage is for private interactions, backstage is for public interactions

• Front stage is for informal settings, backstage is for formal settings

Why do students help each other in a classroom setting according to Goffman?

• To avoid learning

• To compete with the teacher

• To disrupt the class

• To maintain the class's performance