Select the One Statement That Is NOT a Reason Erving

question 39

Multiple Choice

Select the one statement that is NOT a reason Erving Goffman offers for studying social interaction in everyday life:

• A) Examining our day-to-day routines, with their almost constant interactions with others, allows sociologists to see what we do as form and structure in the social world.
• B) Examining social interaction in everyday life allows sociologists to see how humans act creatively to construct reality.
• C) Examining social interaction in everyday life allows sociologists to see how relatively unimportant nonverbal communication is in creating social reality.
• D) Examining social interaction in everyday life allows us to shed light on larger social systems.
• E) Examining our day-to-day routines allows us to learn a lot about ourselves as social beings.

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Definitions:

Communication Style

The method or approach used in conveying messages to others, including verbal and non-verbal techniques.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.

Dominance

The exertion of power or influence over others, often seen in social, professional, or biological contexts.

Supportive Communication

Communication that is based on empathy, understanding, and respect, aimed at offering emotional support to others.