As described by Erving Goffman, micro-interactional assaults are best understood as ________

A. regular occasions
B. sporadic occurrences
C. rare occasions
D. one-off occurrences


Answer: A

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According to Joan Erikson, which statement about gerotranscendence is true?

What will be an ideal response?

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Nearly half of the world’s wealth is owned by what percentage of the globe’s population?

A. 1% B. 5% C. 10% D. 20%

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Approximately how many people in the United States live below the poverty line established by the federal government?

a. 5 percent b. 10 percent c. 15 percent d. 25 percent

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