Irving Goffman's theory of self-presentation relates to new media and computer-mediated communication because ______.
A) identities are fixed and rigid within new media
B) individual expressiveness is limited with new media
C) we cease to give off nonverbal cues in CMC
D) there is a relationship between our performance aspects and our identity online because we become what we type

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Goffman's theory of self-presentation suggests that in social interactions, individuals perform roles to manage the impression they make on others. This concept extends to new media and computer-mediated communication (CMC), where individuals curate their online presence and identity, often becoming what they type or share, thus performing an identity online.

Irving Goffman's Theory of Self-Presentation Relates to New Media and Computer-Mediated