Social Interaction and Group Processes

Chapter 10: Social Interaction and Group Processes

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Behavior in pairs and small groups follows predictable patterns. Why do people form relationships? What drives aggression and altruism? How does social structure shape the roles we play? This chapter covers the micro-sociology of everyday interaction.

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