When baseball players drop the ball, they often engage in a ritual that involves inspecting their gloves to see if the error could have been caused by faulty equipment. Erving Goffman would call such behavior:
A) impression management
B) frustration management
C) role distancing
D) role enhancement

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This behavior is an example of impression management, where individuals attempt to control the perceptions others have of them. By inspecting their gloves, players may be trying to suggest that the error was due to equipment issues rather than their own skill, thus managing the impression they give to others.

When Baseball Players Drop the Ball, They Often Engage in a Ritual