Goffman Includes Both Deference and Demeanor in His Discussion of Respect

question 40

Essay

Goffman includes both deference and demeanor in his discussion of respect. Please define these terms and distinguish between them through examples.

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Definitions:

Opponent-process Theory

A theory of color vision and emotion that suggests certain emotions and perceptions are governed by opposing neurological processes.

Color Vision

The ability of the visual system to distinguish objects based on the wavelengths of the light they reflect, emit, or transmit.

Thomas Young

A British polymath who made significant contributions to various fields including physics, medicine, music, and Egyptology, notably in the study of light and vision.

Bipolar Cells

Neurons located in the middle layer of the retina that act as intermediaries between photoreceptor cells (such as rods and cones) and ganglion cells, playing a crucial role in the primary processing of visual information.