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

Sociology

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As individuals ________, they exchange ideas that develop into common beliefs and common ways of doing things

a. interact b. compete c. progress d. develop

Sociology

Cities account for 70% of the Earth's surface and 2% of its energy consumption.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology

Place the four steps for computing the correlation coefficient into the correct order:

1. Add up the cross-products of the Z scores. 2. Change all scores to Z scores. 3. Divide by the number of people in the study. 4. Figure the cross-product of the Z scores for each person. A) 1, 2, 3, 4 B) 2, 1, 4, 3 C) 4, 3, 1, 2 D) 2, 4, 1, 3

Sociology

Dan is on a first date with a woman. They do not know each other, and Dan, an adept sociology student, wonders which of the four social distances to maintain while at the art exhibit. Which distance should Dan use? Why?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology