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:

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the fetus while removing waste products.

Responsiveness

The quality of reacting quickly and positively to changes or to the needs, suggestions, or requests of others.

Sound

Audible frequencies that propagate through the air or another carrier and are perceptible when they make contact with a human or animal's ear.

Fetal Development

The stage of human growth within the womb from conception to birth.