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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Who was Erving Goffman ?
An Economist
A Psychologist
A Sociologist
A Historian
Which of the following is one of Goffman's notable works?
"The Wealth of Nations"
"The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life"
"The Interpretation of Dreams"
"The Origin of Species"
What is the central concept in Goffman's dramaturgical theory?
Anomie
Manifest and Latent functions
Front stage and Back stage
Social contract
In Goffman's analysis, what does the "front stage" represent in social interactions?
Private self
Public self
Authentic self
Subconscious self
Goffman introduced the term "stigma" to describe:
Positive social attributes
Negative social labels or stereotypes
Cultural norms
Group conformity
What does Goffman mean by the term "impression management"?
Controlling the information others receive about oneself
Managing personal finances
Time management skills
Handling relationships
Which aspect of social life did Goffman focus on in his research?
Economic structures
Political ideologies
Everyday interactions and rituals
Technological advancements
What is Goffman's perspective on the concept of "face" in interactions?
It refers to physical appearance only
It is irrelevant in social interactions
It relates to emotions only
It involves maintaining a positive social image
In Goffman's work, what is the "total institution"?
A prison or mental hospital
A university campus
A government office
A religious institution
What term did Goffman use to describe moments when an individual's true feelings are revealed, often involuntarily?
Front stage
Back stage
Dramaturgy
Breakthrough moments
