Which of the following phrases was used by Erving Goffman to refer to being embarrassed in asocial situation?
a. "Breaking" a role
b. "Idealizing" a performance
c. "Exiting" a role
d. "Losing face"
Answer: d
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a. many societies in the world exist quite happily without marriage b. the decline of marriage indicates that it will become a relic of the past c. fewer couples will find themselves sandwiched between taking care of kids and parents d. marriage exists in every society
The regional alliance of Western democracies to protect themselves against Soviet aggression was called NATO. Which of the following is NOT true of this organization.
a. It was created out of disappointment with the United Nations as a vehicle for collective security. b. The underlying concept of the NATO approach is regional security. c. The Warsaw Pact was an agreement between Eastern European satellite nations in response to NATO. d. The United States refused to make a specific commitment to defend Western Europe in the event of Soviet attack.
A sociologist argues that the capitalist ruling class is willing to tolerate high rates of illegal immigration because these immigrants serve as a cheap labor pool. This sociologist is most likely drawing upon
A. the anomie theory of deviance. B. labeling theory. C. exploitation theory. D. the contact hypothesis.
According to George Herbert Mead, ______ is a social process that is often thought to be an intracranial part of people, but in actuality is more oriented toward community.
a. intelligence b. consciousness c. the mind d. the self