Lawrence Is Convinced That His Cat Is Talking to Him

question 165

Short Answer

Lawrence is convinced that his cat is talking to him.As the cat sits in the chair beside him,it is telling him that he needs to change all the passwords on his computer because the IRS has been trying for the last week to get into his bank account and empty it out.Hearing a talking cat is evidence that Lawrence is experiencing __________.

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Definitions:

Generalized Other

A concept in sociology referring to the internalized attitude of the broader community, which individuals use as a reference in guiding their behavior and decisions.

Erving Goffman

A pivotal figure in sociology renowned for analyzing how individuals engage in identity management and social performances through interactions, emphasizing the importance of context in understanding social behavior.

Expressions Given

Expressions that are intentional and usually verbal, such as utterances.

Expressions Given Off

Non-verbal cues or behaviors that individuals unconsciously display, revealing their true feelings or intentions, despite what they may verbally express.