What Do Sociologists Mean When They Describe Life as a Stage

question 9

Multiple Choice

What do sociologists mean when they describe life as a stage?

• A) that our interactions are all scripted, leaving very little room for free will
• B) that acting is as natural as breathing
• C) that we are always on stage, performing the self in the spotlight of others
• D) that our lives are directed by unseen individuals behind the scenes

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Definitions:

Skull Canal

An anatomical passage or opening in the skull bone through which nerves or vessels pass.

Ethmoid Bone

A delicate, spongy bone located between the eyes, forming part of the nasal cavity and the orbits of the eyes.

Special Senses

The senses that have specialized organs devoted to them, including vision, hearing, taste, and smell.

Obturator Foramen

The obturator foramen is a large opening in the pelvic bone through which nerves and blood vessels pass.