John frequently tells vulgar jokes with his buddies, and he often makes up stories about his sex life that he believes are funny. However, when John is with his mother, he is the exact opposite, often criticizing others who make such jokes or tell such

stories. What is John’s behavior an example of?

A) backstage development
B) impression management
C) dramaturgy
D) ethnomethodology


Answer: C

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