Humans are social beings by nature. Though the sentiment is simple, the actions and processes underlying and shaping our social interactions are not.
The changing nature of social interaction is important for understanding the mechanisms and processes through which people interact with each other, both individually and within groups. A variety of factors — environment, culture, and biology — affect how we present ourselves to others and how we treat them. For example, perceptions of prejudice and stereotypes can lead to acts of discrimination, whereas positive attitudes about others can lead to the provision of help and social support.
The content in this category covers the mechanisms of self-presentation and social interaction including expressing and detecting emotion, impression management, communication, the biological underpinning of social behavior, and discrimination.
Topic | Our Social World | Introduction to Sociology | Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life | Exploring Psychology |
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Elements of Social Interaction (PSY, SOC)
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Groups |
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Self-Presentation and Interacting with Others (PSY, SOC)
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NA | Groups |
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Social Behavior (PSY)
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NA | Groups | NA |
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Discrimination (PSY, SOC)
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Race and Ethnicity |
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