Social Interaction Flashcards
Define status
A position in society used to classify individuals. Can be ascribed (involuntarily assigned), achieved (voluntarily earned), or master (primary identity).
Define role
Set of beliefs, values, and norms that define the expectations of a certain status.
Define group
Two or more individuals with similar characteristics who share a sense of unity.
Define network
Observable pattern of social relationships between individuals or groups.
Define organization
Group with a structure and culture designed to achieve specific goals; exists outside of each individual’s membership within the organization.
Define display rules
Unspoken rules that govern the expression of emotion.
Define impression management
Maintenance of a public image through various strategies.
Define dramaturgical approach
Individuals create images of themselves in the same way that actors perform a role in front of an audience.