Using Goffman's (1959)notion of Dramaturgy,in Which of the Following Instances

question 41

Multiple Choice

Using Goffman's (1959) notion of dramaturgy,in which of the following instances will impression management be particularly difficult?

• A)Jinan has been assigned the role of "genius" by others
• B)Jim has been assigned the role of "delinquent" by others
• C)Erika has been assigned the role of "dancer" by others
• D)Roz has been assigned the role of "corporate executive" by others
• E)Goffman's work indicates that impression management is equally difficult with any type of role

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