SOCI 1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Ascribed Status, Impression Management
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Impression formation:the process by which we define others based on observable cues such as age, ascribed status characteristics such as race and gender, individual attributes such as physical appearance, and verbal and non verbal expressions. Physical appearance:we conform or modify early impressions based on social group membership by assessing other characteristics that are also readily perceivable, such as a person s physical appearance. Impression management: act of individuals of presenting a favorable public image of oneself so that others will form positive judgements. Disclaimer:study of social interactions as theater,in which people(actors) project images(play roles) in front of others( the audience) Dramaturgy: assertion designed to forestall any complaints or negative reactions to a behavior or statement that is about to occur. Cooling out: gently persuading someone who has lost face to accept a less desirable but still reasonable alternative identity. Account:statement designed to explain unanticipated, embarrassing or unacceptable behavior after the behavior has occurred.
