According to Erving Goffman, People Define Situations Intentionally Through Expressions

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Essay

According to Erving Goffman, people define situations intentionally through expressions of behavior, which are the tools people use to project their definition of a situation to one another. Explain what Goffman means by expressions given and expressions given off.

Understand the nutrient cycling process in marine ecosystems.

Distinguish between eutrophic and oligotrophic lakes based on nutrient levels.

Describe the factors affecting biodiversity and productivity in the open sea.

Identify the role and types of plankton in marine ecosystems.

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Definitions:

Shares Outstanding

The total number of shares of stock that are currently owned by investors, including restricted shares owned by the company’s officers and insiders.

Contra Stockholders' Equity

Accounts on a company's balance sheet that have a negative balance, reducing the overall equity of stockholders.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net profits not paid out as dividends but retained by the company to be reinvested in its core business or to pay debt.

Paid-In Capital

The amount of capital "paid in" by investors during common or preferred stock issuances, including the par value of the shares themselves plus any additional paid-in capital.