CLEP Sociology Important People Practice Test

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Erving Goffman 1922-1983
Originated the field of social psychology.
8 stages of psychosocial development: Nurture, shame, initiative, focus shifts from family to school, ID confusion, relationships, social contribution, and lastly finding meaning at the end of one's life.
The self as a reflection of others. See Role-Distance.
Like other sociologists, considered the self to be a reflection of others. Used the term role-distance to describe the gap between who we are and who we portray ourselves to be