Question 1

Being motherly, they may also act motherly and may sometimes experience themselves using the motherly act to win regard from others. In the same way, some women are sexually attractive and may act in ways that are sexually alluring.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Some women may use motherly or sexual behavior to gain attention or validation from others.

Question 2

Goffman defines the performer as a dramatic effect arising diffusely from a scene that is presented.

Accepted Answer

Goffman defines the performer as the individual who presents a character to an audience, not as a dramatic effect.

Question 3

Deference refers to one's conduct while demeanor to honor, dignity, or respect.

Accepted Answer

Deference refers to the respect and honor one shows towards another, while demeanor refers to one's outward behavior or conduct.

Question 4

For Blumer, actors are vessels for the mechanical expression of conduct prescribed by roles and norms.

Accepted Answer

Blumer's symbolic interactionism emphasizes the active role of individuals in creating and interpreting their social environment, and views actors as actively constructing and negotiating their roles and norms rather than merely expressing them mechanically.

Question 5

Goffman studied embarrassment as less than an inner emotional state and more for what it contributes to the flow of __________.

Accepted Answer

Goffman viewed embarrassment as a social phenomenon that affects the course of social interactions, thus contributing to the flow of interaction. Embarrassment is, therefore, not an inner emotional state but part of the process of interaction.

Question 6

Estrangement from aspects of oneself as a defense mechanism ultimately relinquishes a healthy sense of wholeness according to Hochschild.

Accepted Answer

Hochschild argues that disconnecting from certain aspects of oneself as a form of defense mechanism can lead to a fragmented sense of self and a lack of wholeness.

Question 7

Being________, they may also act ________ and may sometimes experience themselves using the ________ act to win regard from others. In the same way, some women are sexually attractive and may act in ways that are sexually alluring.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Being________, they may also act ________ and...

Question 8

Goffman explored how social arrangements themselves and the actual physical copresence of individuals shape the organization of the self.

Accepted Answer

Goffman's research focused on how social contexts and physical space influence our sense of self and interactions with others. He argued that our actions, emotions, and self-presentations are all shaped by the social situations we find ourselves in, as well as by the physical environment around us. Goffman's work emphasizes the importance of studying social interactions within their specific cultural and physical contexts.

Question 9

Hochschild's emotion management focuses on deep acting - inner efforts to produce a real feeling.

Accepted Answer

Hochschild's emotion management theory emphasizes the concept of deep acting, which refers to the internal efforts made by individuals to produce authentic emotions. This involves a conscious effort to transform one's emotions and feelings to match the situation at hand, and to display a genuine emotional response to others. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 10

Goffman studied embarrassment as less than an inner emotional state and more for what it contributes to the flow of __________.

Accepted Answer

Goffman's study of embarrassment focused on its contribution to the flow of interaction, rather than as an inner emotional state. He emphasized the ways in which embarrassment can disrupt and redirect social interactions. Impression management and dramaturgy are related concepts but do not directly apply to Goffman's study of embarrassment. Preservation is not a relevant choice in this context.

Question 11

According to Goffman, the self is realized only in and through the social arrangements that alone create the conditions for its expression.

Accepted Answer

This is a key concept in Goffman's theory of self-presentation and his idea that the self is performed or enacted through social interactions and contexts. The self cannot exist independently of these social arrangements and the expectations and roles that they impose on individuals.

Question 12

The demands for emotion management are shaped by both class and gender relations.

Accepted Answer

The demands for emotion management are shaped by both class and gender relations. Studies have shown that individuals from working-class backgrounds tend to display more emotion in their interactions, while individuals from upper-class backgrounds tend to display less emotion. Additionally, women are typically socialized to be more expressive with their emotions, while men are socialized to be more stoic. This reflects broader gender and class expectations and norms. Thus, emotion management is shaped by a range of social factors, including class and gender relations.

Question 13

_________makes two jobs out of one in yet another sense when females are asked more often than males to appreciate jokes, listen to stories, and give psychological advice.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is discussing a disparity in the way men and women are asked to perform emotional labor. The terms "gender" and "sex" are often used interchangeably, but "gender" more accurately describes the societal and cultural expectations placed on individuals based on their sex, which is what is being discussed in this sentence. "Status" and "feelings" are not relevant to the topic at hand.

Question 14

Gender can make two jobs out of one.

Accepted Answer

Societal norms and expectations often dictate that certain jobs are more suitable for men or women, resulting in gendered job roles. For example, nursing and teaching are often seen as "women's jobs" while construction and engineering are seen as "men's jobs." This cultural phenomenon results in gender making two jobs out of what could be seen as one role, based solely on the gender of the person performing the job.

Question 15

Blumer is known for his study of backstage.

Accepted Answer

Herbert Blumer is best known for developing Symbolic Interactionism, a sociological perspective focusing on the ways in which individuals interact through symbols, including words and gestures, not for studying "backstage."

Question 16

"Merchants of morality" is Goffman's term for leaders of traditional religious sects.

Accepted Answer

"Merchants of morality" is not a term coined by Erving Goffman for leaders of traditional religious sects. Goffman's work primarily focused on symbolic interactionism and the presentation of self in everyday life, rather than categorizing leaders of religious sects.

Question 17

According to Hochschild, On the job, the acceptance of a division between the "real" self and the self in a company uniform is often a way to avoid work.

Accepted Answer

According to Hochschild, the division between the "real" self and the self in a company uniform is a way to manage potentially conflicting emotions and to feel more comfortable and authentic while at work. It is not necessarily a way to avoid work.

Question 18

According to Hochschild, on the job, the acceptance of a division between the "real" self and the self in a company uniform is often a way to avoid _______.

Accepted Answer

According to Hochschild, the acceptance of a division between the "real" self and the self in a company uniform is often a way to avoid stress on the job.

Question 19

Males are asked more often than females to appreciate jokes, listen to stories, and give psychological advice.

Accepted Answer

Females are often more likely than males to be asked to appreciate jokes, listen to stories, and give psychological advice, reflecting societal expectations about gender roles and emotional labor.

Question 20

Emotion work is engaged in primarily for the purposes of deceit or manipulation.

Accepted Answer

Emotion work refers to the process of managing one's own emotions or the emotions of others in a way that is consistent with social norms or expectations. While it can be used for manipulation and deceit, it can also be used for genuine expression or to promote positive outcomes in social interactions.

Quiz 12: Symbolic Interaactionism and Dramaturgy

Being motherly, they may also act motherly and may sometimes experience themselves using the motherly act to win regard from others. In the same way, some women are sexually attractive and may act in ways that are sexually alluring.

Goffman defines the performer as a dramatic effect arising diffusely from a scene that is presented.

Deference refers to one's conduct while demeanor to honor, dignity, or respect.

For Blumer, actors are vessels for the mechanical expression of conduct prescribed by roles and norms.

Goffman studied embarrassment as less than an inner emotional state and more for what it contributes to the flow of __________.

Estrangement from aspects of oneself as a defense mechanism ultimately relinquishes a healthy sense of wholeness according to Hochschild.

Being, they may also act and may sometimes experience themselves using the act to win regard from others. In the same way, some women are sexually attractive and may act in ways that are sexually alluring.

Goffman explored how social arrangements themselves and the actual physical copresence of individuals shape the organization of the self.

Hochschild's emotion management focuses on deep acting - inner efforts to produce a real feeling.

Goffman studied embarrassment as less than an inner emotional state and more for what it contributes to the flow of __________.

According to Goffman, the self is realized only in and through the social arrangements that alone create the conditions for its expression.

The demands for emotion management are shaped by both class and gender relations.

_________makes two jobs out of one in yet another sense when females are asked more often than males to appreciate jokes, listen to stories, and give psychological advice.

Gender can make two jobs out of one.

Blumer is known for his study of backstage.

"Merchants of morality" is Goffman's term for leaders of traditional religious sects.

According to Hochschild, On the job, the acceptance of a division between the "real" self and the self in a company uniform is often a way to avoid work.

According to Hochschild, on the job, the acceptance of a division between the "real" self and the self in a company uniform is often a way to avoid _______.

Males are asked more often than females to appreciate jokes, listen to stories, and give psychological advice.

Emotion work is engaged in primarily for the purposes of deceit or manipulation.