Week 4 Social Interaction Flashcards
(18 cards)
What does microsociology study?
Microsociology studies small-scale interactions between individuals and the meanings they create.
What is copresence?
Copresence refers to the physical presence of individuals in the same space, facilitating social interaction.
What is unfocused interaction?
Unfocused Interaction: Casual, non-verbal exchanges in public spaces.
What is focused interaction?
Focused Interaction: Engaged communication between individuals.
What is impression management?
Erving Goffman describes impression management as the process of controlling how one is perceived by others.
What is dramaturgical sociology?
This approach likens social interaction to a theatrical performance, where individuals present themselves in various ways depending on the audience.
What does the definition of the situation refer to?
The definition of the situation refers to how individuals interpret and understand social contexts.
What is front-stage behavior?
Front-Stage: Behavior performed in public, where individuals present themselves to others.
What is back-stage behavior?
Back-Stage: Private behavior, where individuals can relax and be themselves.
What is audience segregation?
Audience segregation is the practice of keeping different social groups separate to maintain distinct identities.
What are the motivations for impression management according to Goffman?
Two motivations are:
- To maintain a positive self-image.
- To influence how others perceive us.
What does ‘face’ refer to in social interactions?
‘Face’ refers to the positive social value a person claims in interactions.
What are the strategies for identity construction on Facebook identified by Zhao et al.?
Three strategies:
- Self-presentation.
- Audience engagement.
- Content curation.
What does the ‘girl hunt’ involve according to David Grazian?
The ‘girl hunt’ involves men performing identities to attract women, showcasing social dynamics.
What does ethnomethodology study?
Harold Garfinkel’s ethnomethodology studies how individuals make sense of their everyday lives.
What is indexicality?
Indexicality refers to the context-dependent nature of meaning in social interactions.
What are breaching experiments?
Breaching experiments involve breaking social norms to reveal the underlying rules of social order.
What do breaching experiments highlight?
Breaching experiments highlight how individuals react to norm violations, demonstrating the moral foundations that govern social interactions.
