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MEO - EG

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was Erving Goffman ?

a)

An Economist

b)

A Psychologist

c)

A Sociologist

d)

A Historian

2.

Which of the following is one of Goffman's notable works?

a)

"The Wealth of Nations"

b)

"The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life"

c)

"The Interpretation of Dreams"

d)

"The Origin of Species"

3.

What is the central concept in Goffman's dramaturgical theory?

a)

Anomie

b)

Manifest and Latent functions

c)

Front stage and Back stage

d)

Social contract

4.

In Goffman's analysis, what does the "front stage" represent in social interactions?

a)

Private self

b)

Public self

c)

Authentic self

d)

Subconscious self

5.

Goffman introduced the term "stigma" to describe:

a)

Positive social attributes

b)

Negative social labels or stereotypes

c)

Cultural norms

d)

Group conformity

6.

What does Goffman mean by the term "impression management"?

a)

Controlling the information others receive about oneself

b)

Managing personal finances

c)

Time management skills

d)

Handling relationships

7.

Which aspect of social life did Goffman focus on in his research?

a)

Economic structures

b)

Political ideologies

c)

Everyday interactions and rituals

d)

Technological advancements

8.

What is Goffman's perspective on the concept of "face" in interactions?

a)

It refers to physical appearance only

b)

It is irrelevant in social interactions

c)

It relates to emotions only

d)

It involves maintaining a positive social image

9.

In Goffman's work, what is the "total institution"?

a)

A prison or mental hospital

b)

A university campus

c)

A government office

d)

A religious institution

10.

What term did Goffman use to describe moments when an individual's true feelings are revealed, often involuntarily?

a)

Front stage

b)

Back stage

c)

Dramaturgy

d)

Breakthrough moments