Pattern of Social Interaction

There are five common forms of social interaction

which are exchange, competition, conflict,
cooperation, and accommodation. The exchange,
cooperation, and accommodation tend to
stabilize the social structure, while competition
and conflict tend to encourage social change.
We interact with other people almost
every day of our lives. As such, it is just
but fitting to understand the importance
of behaving property and recognize the
different patterns of interactions.
Cooperation

•When a task has to be accomplished,

whether on a personal or professional
level, meeting half way will surely get
the job done. Cooperation working
together without one trying to
outsmart the other.
Competition

• There are instances wherein an individual

need to prove capabilities through
manifestations of better skills and
knowledge. Competition is good when it is
used to motivate a person to give his best. It
is not supposed to instigate inequality and
conflict with others.
Exchange
• One of the most basic and common part of
interaction, In integrating with others, we somehow
expect to return our efforts with the appropriate
“reward”. Even in terms of dating, friendship, work,
and politics, an exchange is always involved. Similarly,
feelings should also be reciprocated. More
importantly, respect is the highest form of showing
appreciation in all endavour performed. In other
words, exchange may be tangible or intangible
Conflicts
• Whenever there is competition, conflict may not be
far behind. It may begin with an argument as a
deliberate attempt to oppose someone. Conflicts
occur in various situations. It may be on a personal or
much bigger level. This may include disagreements
within groups, legal disputes, clashes over ideology
like views on religion and politics, and sometimes
armed and security conflicts within and among
nations.