In social science, agency is defined as the capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices. One’s agency is one’s independent capability or ability to act on one’s will. …
Which of the following is the process by which we act with and react to those around us?
Social interaction
is the process by which we act and react to those around us.
Which comfort zone is normally used by friends and close acquaintances and extends from one and a half feet to four feet?
Personal Space
(1.5–4 Feet)
These zones are reserved for friends, close acquaintances, and significant others. Much of our communication occurs in the personal zone, which is what we typically think of as our “personal space bubble” and extends from 1.5 feet to 4 feet away from our body.
Is the study of the everyday methods people use to make sense of what others do and particularly of what they say?
Ethnomethods
– the folk, or lay methods people use to make sense of what others do and particularly of what they say.
What is controlled alertness in sociology?
controlled alertness.
fundamental part of being human by continually demonstrating to others our competence in the routines of daily life
. personal space. the physical space individuals maintain between themselves and others. intimate distance, personal distance, social distance, and public distance.
What is the sociological term for an individual’s ability to act think or make choices independently?
In social science,
agency
is defined as the capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices.
What is the goal of impression management?
Impression Management. an attempt to present a successful image of one’s self or one’s group so that others will make a positive judgement of us (we behave the way we want others to see us) Goal of impression management.
to permit social interaction and get a favorable response for the social situation
.
Social interactions take place in societies all throughout the world. The most common forms of social interaction are
exchange, competition, conflict, cooperation, and accommodation
.
Social behavior characterizes the interactions that occur among individuals. These can be
aggressive, mutualistic, cooperative, altruistic, and parental
.
Language is so fundamental to the rituals and events of everyday life that its role is taken for granted. Language and Social Interaction deals
with how we use language to negotiate relationships, actions and events in our daily lives
.
What are the 4 zones of personal space?
Broadly, the four distinct zones are: Intimate (0-2 ft.),
Personal (2-4 ft)
, Social (4-12 ft.) and Public (more than 12 ft.).
What are the 3 types of personal space?
Hall described the interpersonal distances of humans (the relative distances between people) in four distinct zones: (1) intimate space,
(2) personal space, (3) social space
, and (4) public space.
What is the distance for personal space?
Personal distance
begins about an arm’s length away; starting around 18 inches (46 cm) from the person and ending about 4 feet (122 cm) away
. This space is used in conversations with friends, to chat with associates, and in group discussions.
What do your textbook authors mean when they state that the Internet rearranges space?
We can interact with anyone, anywhere
. According to Edward T. Hall, which zone is most acceptable during an encounter with most of your friends and closer acquaintances?
How does taking turns play out in terms of conversation and laughing?
We are often associated with several reference groups simultaneously. How does taking turns play out in terms of conversation and laughing? When people take turns in conversation but laugh all at once,
it aids social cohesion
.
Which of the following theorists is most associated with structural functionalism?
Herbert Spencer
He was in many ways the first true sociological functionalist. In fact, while Durkheim is widely considered the most important functionalist among positivist theorists, it is known that much of his analysis was culled from reading Spencer’s work, especially his Principles of Sociology (1874–96).
