Types of Social Interaction Chapter 3 Section 2

Types of Social Interaction Chapter 3 Section 2

Types of Social Interaction • There are many forms of social interaction. – Some help to stabilize society. – Others promote change.

Some of the most common are… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Exchange Competition Conflict Cooperation Accommodation

Exchange • When a person, group, or societies interact to receive a reward or a return for their actions • Rewards can be material or non-material. • Ex. dating, friendship, family life • Reciprocity - if I do this for you, what are you going to do for me?

Exchange Theory • People are motivated by self-interests in their interactions with others. • People do things for the rewards. • Behavior that is rewarded is repeated.

Competition • When two or more persons or groups compete to obtain a goal that only one can attain. • If everyone follows the rules, competition is a means of motivating people.

Conflict • The deliberate attempt to control by force, oppose, harm, or resist the will of another person. • No rules are followed. • Ex. War, silent treatment of friend, … • Conflict can be useful because it reinforces group boundaries and strengthens group loyalty.

Cooperation • When two or more people or groups work together to achieve a goal that will benefit many people. • Cooperation often is used along with other forms of interaction.

Accommodation • When people give a little and take a little. • Accommodation takes many different forms. – Compromise – Truce – Mediation – Arbitration