Soc. - social interactions

Question 1

what is ‘dramaturgical analysis’?

Answer 1

the study of social interaction in theatre

Question 2

What are the 2 types of emotional managements + explain each

Answer 2

culture- defines what triggers our emotions
emotional labour- managing emotions

Question 3

thomas Theroem of the social construction of reality:

Answer 3

situations that are defined as ‘real’ will have real consequences
reality is shaped through social interactions
you can have a conscious effort to define/redefine reality

Question 4

What are the 2 building blocks of social structure?

Answer 4

• status
• role

Question 5

Explain status as a social structure building block

Answer 5

• social position a person occupies (built in norms)
• 3 types of status: ascribed (involuntary), achieved, master (special importance)

Question 6

Explain ‘role’ as a social structure building block

Answer 6

• behaviour we expect of someone
• can lead to role conflict and role strain

Question 7

what is ‘role conflict’

Answer 7

a conflict between 2 or more statuses that is minimized through compartmentalization

Question 8

what is ‘role strain’

Answer 8

tension between roles connected to a single status

Question 9

5 presentations of self:

Answer 9

1. status
2. role
3. front stage (public)
4. backstage (private)
5. performance (creating a specific impression on others)

Question 10

performances for impression management:

6 types

Answer 10

1. setting
2. appearance
3. manner
4. demeanor
5. use of space
6. body language

Question 11

non-verbal impression managements:

3 types

Answer 11

1. body language
2. gestures
3. facial expressions

Question 12

distances for personal space:

Answer 12

1. intimate zone - up to 16inches close
2. personal distance - 18inches-4ft
3. social distance - 4-12ft
4. public distance - 12+ft