5 types of social interaction[1].ppt

Society ; social interaction

1. 5 Types of Social Interaction

2. Do Now! Describe a situation in which you used one of the following ways to solve a problem or gain a reward. What was the outcome of the situation?: 1. Exchange 2. Competition 3. Conflict 4. Cooperation 5. Accommodation

3. #1: EXCHANGE Individuals, Groups, Societies interact in an effort to receive a reward for their actions

4. 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

5. EXCHANGE THEORY People are motivated by self-interest Rewarded behavior tends to be repeated

6. #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

7. #3: CONFLICT Deliberate attempt to control by force, oppose, or harm the will of another person Conflict has few rules of conduct

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

9. #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.

10. #5: ACCOMMODATION State of balance between cooperation and conflict Give up a little and taking a little 4 Major Forms of Accommodation

11. 4 Types of Accommodation Compromise: Two parties both give up something to come to an agreement Mediation: A third party acts as a counselor in helping two parties reach an agreement Truce: Brings a halt to conflict until a compromise is reached Arbitration: A third party makes a decision that is binding on all parties