Sociologist Erving Goffman Refers to ________ as a Process in Which

question 53

Multiple Choice

Sociologist Erving Goffman refers to ________ as a process in which we provide information and cues to others to present ourselves in a favorable light while downplaying or concealing our less appealing qualities.

• A) gender scripting
• B) cognitive development
• C) impression management
• D) stereotyping

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Definitions:

Psychosocial

Pertaining to the influence of social factors on an individual's mind or behavior, and the interrelation of behavioral and social factors.

Nature

The inherent qualities or characteristics of something, or the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, and landscapes.

Genes And Biology

The study of heredity and the role genes play in the development of biological characteristics and traits in living organisms.

Cognitive Capacity

The total amount of mental effort or resources a person is capable of using at any given time.