INTP COMM W2 S2 Identity Scripts & Self-Perception - Beyond the

What does the “Looking-Glass Self” describe?

• The ability to manipulate others’ perceptions

• The way we form our self-image through perceived judgments from others

• The use of mirrors in psychological assessments

According to Cooley, the self is developed through:

• Genetics and biology

• Imagining how others see us and their judgments

• Isolated introspection

The theory that identities are constructed through social interaction is called:

• Dramaturgical realism

• Social Constructionism

• Rational Choice Theory

Which theorists are associated with the idea that institutions and identities are socially constructed?

• Bourdieu and Foucault

• Berger and Luckmann

• Freud and Jung

In Goffman’s theory, the “front stage” refers to:

• How people present themselves in public

• The unconscious drives of the individual

• A literal stage for acting performances

Which of the following is an example of “back stage” behavior?

• Giving a presentation in class

• Updating your LinkedIn profile

• Venting to a friend about your boss after a work meeting

In the film The Devil Wears Prada, Andy’s transformation is an example of:

• Identity shaped by institutional expectations

• The failure of impression management

• Nonverbal communication strategy

When someone curates their dating app bio, they are engaged in:

• Impression management

• Deep self-reflection

• Cognitive dissonance

According to social construction theory, reality is:

• Fixed and biologically determined

• Controlled by political elites

• Created and maintained through shared meaning and communication

Which of the following is most associated with symbolic expression of identity in this session?

• Syntax and grammar

• Fashion and media personas

• Body language