Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Book

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the book The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life, written by sociologist Erving Goffman, University of California, Berkeley?

• A) In the book, he claimed that people are all involved in a constant negotiation with others to publicly define their identities and the nature of the situation.
• B) In the book, he warned that the impression of reality fostered by a performance is a delicate, fragile thing that can be shattered by minor mishaps.
• C) In the book, he described social interaction as a dramaturgical performance.
• D) All of the answers are correct.

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