Social Interaction (CH9) Flashcards
Given involuntarily, based on race, ethnicity, gender, family background and so on.
Ascribed Status
Gained as a result of one’s efforts or choices.
Achieved Status
Status by which one is most identified; typically the most important status the individual holds and affects all aspects of that person’s life.
Master Status
The carrying out of behaviors associated with a given role.
Role Performance
Behaviors and expectations change as a result of the person with whom one is interacting with.
Role Partner
The various roles associated with a status.
Role Set
Difficulty in satisfying the requirements or expectations of MULTIPLE roles.
Role Conflict
Difficulty in satisfying multiple requirements of the SAME role.
Role Strain
The dropping of one identity for another.
Role Exit
A group that is defined by association of self-selected equals around similar interests, ages and statuses. Provide an opportunity for friendship and feelings of belonging.
Peer Group
A group that is not self-selected but determined by birth, adoption, and marriage. It joins members of various ages, sexes, and generations through emotional ties.
Family Group
A group to which an individual belongs and can be contrasted to it’s opposite.
In-Group
A group where an individual competes or is in opposition.
Out-Group
Groups that establish the terms by which individuals evaluate themselves (ex. to determine how strong of a medical school applicant you are, you may consider yourself in relation to “this” group of all medical school applicants).
Reference Group
In this group, interactions are direct, with close bonds providing warm, personal, and intimate relationships to members. These usually last a long period of time.
Primary Group
In this group, interactions are superficial, with few emotional bonds. These usally last a short period of time.
Secondary Group
Is a technique for observing, classifying, and measuring the interactions within small groups.
Interaction Process Analysis
What are the three fundamental dimensions of interaction (according to SYMLOG)?
- Dominance vs. Submission
- Friendliness vs. Unfriendliness
- Instrumentally Controlled vs. Emotionally Expressive
Individuals are compliant with the group’s goals, even when the group’s goals may be in direct contrast to the individual’s goal.
Group Conformity