Which of the following is the definition of Erving Goffman's concept of "face-work"?
A. altering the presentation of self in order to create distinctive appearances and satisfy particular audiences
B. people's efforts to maintain a proper image and avoid embarrassment in public
C. institutions that regulate all aspects of a person's life
D. the variety of interactionism that utilizes theatrical concepts
B. people's efforts to maintain a proper image and avoid embarrassment in public
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The view that the white man's supernaturally willed destiny was to rule and "civilize" all of North America, from coast to coast is called
a. Manifest Destiny b. Divide and Conquer c. The Trail of Broken Treaties d. The Divine Right of Kings
Although single parents may suffer depression, it does not affect their ability to parent effectively
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Data reveal that wealth is more equally distributed and more concentrated than income.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
According to the work conducted at the Gottman Institute, which of the following statements is true of the conflict-avoiding styles of conflict resolution in marriages?
A. Couples see themselves as equal sparring partners. B. Couples argue, but they let each other know that they respect the other's points of view and emotions, even if they don't agree with them. C. Couples feel overwhelmed by each other's negativity, and they become shell-shocked. D. Couples often make light of their differences and learn to live with them.