Which of the following influential symbolic interactionists is known for "dramaturgical approach" to everyday social interaction?
A)Talcott Parsons
B)George Herbert Mead
C)Michel Foucault
D)Erving Goffman

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Erving Goffman is known for his "dramaturgical approach" to everyday social interaction, which views social interactions as a "performance" that individuals engage in to present a certain image of themselves to others. Goffman's work examines how individuals use various forms of impression management, such as their clothing, body language, and social cues, to shape the impressions that others have of them.

Which of the Following Influential Symbolic Interactionists Is Known for "Dramaturgical