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Chapter Preview · Section 3Types of Social Interaction (pages 181–189)
Five types of social interaction are basic to group life: cooperation, conflict, social exchange, coercion, and conformity.
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B. B
C. C
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How often do you interact with your neighbors?
A. Often
B. Occasionally
C. Never
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Five Types of Group Social Interaction
• The five types of social interaction basic to group life:
– Cooperation
– Conflict
– Social exchange
– Coercion
– Conformity
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Five Types of Group Social Interaction (cont.)
– Some encourage stability and some encourage change.
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B. B
C. C
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Which of the following social interactions is based upon reciprocity?
A. Cooperation
B. Conflict
C. Social exchange
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Cooperation
• Cooperation is a form of interaction in which individuals or groups combine their efforts to reach some goal.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
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Which is an example of cooperation?
A. Stealing a car
B. Donating a kidney
C. Riding a bus
D. Staying at homewith the family
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Conflict
• Groups or individuals that work against one another for a larger share of the rewards are in conflict.
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Conflict (cont.)
• The positive effects of conflict are that it:
– promotes cooperation and unity within the opposing groups.
– draws attention to social inequalities.
– changes norms, beliefs and values.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
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What is a benefit of conflict?
A. It draws attention to inequities.
B. It promotes cooperation and unity within opposing groups.
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B
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Social Exchange
• Social exchange is a type of social interaction in which one person voluntarily does something for another person, expecting a reward in return.
• Reciprocity involves doing for others what they have done for you.
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Social Exchange (cont.)
• Cooperation is different than social exchange because nothing is expected in return.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
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Which is considered a social exchange?
A. Donating blood
B. Volunteer work
C. Doing homeworkwith a friend
D. All of the above
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Coercion
• Coercion is social interaction in which individuals or groups are forced to give in to the will of other individuals or groups.
• This is the opposite of social exchange.
A. A
B. B
C. C
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Do you think coercion has any positive aspects?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Not sure
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Conformity
• Conformity is behavior that matches the group expectations.
• Solomon Asch’s line experiment demonstrates conformity.
Cards for Asch’s Experiments
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Cards for Asch’s Experiments
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Conformity (cont.)
• Groupthink exists when thinking in a group is self-deceptive, based on conformity to group beliefs, and created by group pressure.
Illustrating Types of Social Interaction
A. A
B. B
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Can you name a time when you conformed despite your true beliefs?
A. Yes
B. No
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Figure 6.2
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Section 3-Key Terms
• cooperation
• conflict
• social exchange
• coercion
• conformity
• groupthink
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cooperation
interaction in which individuals or groups combine their efforts to reach a goal
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conflict
interaction aimed at defeating and opponent
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social exchange
a voluntary action performed in the expectation of getting a reward in return
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coercion
interaction in which individuals or groups are forced to behave in a particular way
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conformity
behavior that matches group expectations
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groupthink
self-deceptive thinking that is based on conformity to group beliefs, and created by group pressure to conform