The Types Of Social Interactions

There are five main types of social interaction. Exchange, Competition, Conflict, Cooperation, and Accommodation. In this article I'll explain each and give examples for each! Enjoy :)

~Exchange

Exchange is a type of interaction where you give and hope to achieve some kind of reward. (Ex. Asking someone on a date, the reward is them possibly saying yes)

~Competition

Competition is a type of social interaction where multiple people (2 or more) go against each other to achieve a goal that one of them can ultimately achieve.

(Ex. two people going to apply to a college there is only one person that can get accepted into a college)

~Conflict

Conflict is a type of social interaction where winning or defeating your opponent is the ultimate goal.

(Ex. Arguing against a person to own a piece of land)

~Cooperation

Cooperation is a type of social interaction where people do similar activities together to achieve a goal.

(Ex. Three people all helping to carry one piece of luggage together out of the trunk)

~Accomidation

Accomidation is a type of social interaction where people adapt to certain environments.

(Ex. Helping in a group project)