5 Types of Social Interaction Essential Question Why












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5 Types of Social Interaction Essential Question: Why do we interact with others?

Social Interaction & Social Structure Some forms stabilize social structure Some forms promote change to social structure

Group Activity There will be 5 groups. Each group will be assigned a type of social interaction. Each groups is to think about a way to demonstrate their type of social interaction to the rest of the class. This will be due at the end of the period. You will get a 10 point formative grade for you work. Pass/Fail Group (page 58) 12345 - Exchange Competition Conflict Cooperation Accommodation

#1: EXCHANGE Individuals, Groups, Societies interact in an effort to receive a reward for their actions

WHY INTERACT? Reciprocity The idea that if you do something for someone, they ower you something in return Rewards can be Material and Non-Material

#2: COMPETITION 2 or more persons or groups oppose each other to achieve a goal that only one can attain Follows accepted rules of conduct Positive but can lead to conflict

#3: CONFLICT Deliberate attempt to control by force, oppose, or harm the will of another person Conflict has few rules of conduct

Competition v. Conflict Competition Main emphasis is on achieving a goal Conflict Main emphasis is on defeating the opponent

#4: COOPERATION Occurs when 2 or more persons or groups work together to achieve a goal that will benefit many people Can be used with other forms of interaction Gets things done.

#5: ACCOMMODATION State of balance between cooperation and conflict Give up a little and taking a little 4 Major Forms of Accommodation

4 Types of Accommodation Compromise: Two parties both give up something to come to an agreement Truce: Brings a halt to conflict until a compromise is reached Mediation: A third party acts as a counselor in helping two parties reach an agreement Arbitration: A third party makes a decision that is binding on all parties

With a partner come up one real example for each of the following: Exchange Competition Conflict Cooperation Accommodation