Which of the Following Situations Best Illustrates Goffman's (1959)concept of "Frontstage

question 164

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations best illustrates Goffman's (1959) concept of "frontstage"?

• A)gossiping in the kitchen with the cook about your dinner guests
• B)asking and answering questions during an employment interview
• C)singing along with the car radio as you drive
• D)hiding dirty dishes in the dishwasher before company arrives

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Definitions:

Non-verbally Expressing

Communicating feelings, thoughts, or information without using spoken words, often through body language.

Repairing Bad Feelings

The process of resolving grievances or disagreements to restore positive emotions or relations.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon occurring in a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Devil's Advocacy

A critical analysis technique involving taking a position one does not necessarily agree with, for the purpose of debate or to explore the validity of a viewpoint.