Goffman Suggests That the Definition of the Situation Is Based

question 19

Multiple Choice

Goffman suggests that the definition of the situation is based often on a "working consensus." By this he means that

• A) actors conceal their immediate feelings and want in order to maintain a surface of agreement.
• B) actors feel free to express themselves honestly and candidly.
• C) it is virtually impossible to alter the prevailing definition of the situation.
• D) the self is divided between the "character" and the "performer."

Recognize the different types of memories such as flashbulb, procedural, episodic, and semantic.

Comprehend how emotional significance affects memory accuracy and vividness.

Identify factors that affect memory retrieval including serial position effect and recognition versus recall tasks.

Grasp the concept of interference (proactive and retroactive) and how it affects memory.

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