Erving Goffman developed the notion of ______, which views an individual's social life as a series of dramatic performances akin to those that take place on a theatrical stage.

A. acting
B. role-playing
C. dramaturgy
D. status acquisition


Answer: C

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a. 1950s b. 1960s c. 1970s d. 1980s

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