Outline and Discuss Erving Goffman S Concept of Dramaturgy and Apply

question 46

Essay

Outline and discuss Erving Goffman s concept of dramaturgy and apply it to one of the settings in which you hold a position and play roles. How do you make yourself convincing in your performance?

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform an activity for its inherent satisfaction rather than for some separable consequence.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, or praise, which stands in contrast to intrinsic motivation, which is driven by the enjoyment or interest in the activity itself.

Equity Theory

A process theory that states that motivation stems from a comparison of the inputs one invests in a job and the outcomes one receives in comparison with the inputs and outcomes of another person or group.

Effort

The amount of energy, time, and resources that an individual invests in completing a task or achieving a goal.