1. Types of Social Interaction
Chapter 3 Section 2

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

3. Some of the most common are…
Exchange
Competition
Conflict
Cooperation
Accommodation

4. 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?

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

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