Goffman and The Presentation of Self

'The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life' published in the U.S. in the year _____

What model does Erving Goffman use to describe social interaction?

• The dramaturgical model of social life

• The psychological model of behavior

• The biological model of human interactions

• The economic model of society

What term does Goffman use to refer to the activity of an individual in front of a particular set of observers?

• Performance

• Acting

• Impression

• Presentation

According to Goffman, what are the three regions that have different effects on an individual’s performance?

• External, Internal, and Hidden

• Visible, Invisible, and Masked

• Public, Private, and Secret

• Front stage, Backstage, and Off-stage

How does Goffman explain the development of self?

• Goffman views the self as a social construct developed through interactions and performances in various contexts.
• Goffman believes the self is an innate quality that does not change over time.
• Goffman argues that the self is primarily shaped by biological factors and genetics.
• Goffman suggests that the self is a fixed identity that remains constant across different situations.

What role does social interaction play in Goffman's theory of self?

• Social interaction only affects the self in childhood.

• Social interaction is a minor factor compared to genetic influences.

• Social interaction is irrelevant to the development of the self.

• Social interaction is the primary means through which the self is constructed and expressed.

According to Goffman, how is identity managed in different social settings?

• Identity is managed through performances tailored to each social setting.

• Identity remains unchanged regardless of the social setting.

• Identity is managed by avoiding social interactions.

• Identity is managed by adhering strictly to societal norms.

How does Goffman's concept of 'front stage' and 'back stage' relate to self-presentation?

• The 'front stage' is where individuals perform for an audience, while the 'back stage' is where they can relax and be themselves.

• The 'front stage' and 'back stage' are irrelevant to self-presentation.

• The 'front stage' is where individuals avoid all social interactions, while the 'back stage' is where they engage with others.

• The 'front stage' is where individuals are most authentic, while the 'back stage' is where they pretend.