A Student Sitting Through a Boring Class Glances Over at a Friend

question 82

Multiple Choice

A student sitting through a boring class glances over at a friend and rolls his eyes. Erving Goffman would identify this as

• A) a personal front.
• B) impression management.
• C) an expression of behavior.
• D) part of the backstage.

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Definitions:

Concentrating

The mental process of focusing one's attention or thoughts on a specific object or activity.

High Self-esteem

A positive evaluation of oneself, characterized by feelings of respect, confidence, and worthiness.

Extraverted

Describing a personality trait characterized by outgoingness, sociability, and a high level of engagement with the external world.

Conform

The act of adjusting one's behavior or beliefs to align with the norms or standards of a group or society.