University:
California State University, Northridge
Course:
PSY 105 | General Psychology
Academic year:

2022
Views:

96

Pages:

2
Author:

Jithin J. I.

SOCIAL INTERACTION IN SPORTS 1. Introduction  Highlight the diversity of social interaction in sports.  Emphasize that even individual activities often involve social motives and influences. 2. Social Influence in Solo Activities  Discuss how solo athletes can still be influenced by the presence of others, both physically and psychologically.  Provide examples such as the influence of a running partner or the effect of seeing other athletes on the same route. 3. Task and Social Aspects of Interaction  Explain that task and social aspects of interaction are closely intertwined.  Emphasize that they are often considered separately only for formal or methodological reasons. 4. Direct and Indirect Social Interaction  Differentiate between direct and indirect social interaction.  Discuss how interactions can be immediate and obvious in some situations, such as races, where all involved actors mutually influence each other. 5. Types of Interactions in Sports  Focus on situations in sports where two or more actors interact in an intended, direct, and interrelated way.  Highlight that these interactions often occur during training and competition. 6. Conflict of Interests and Social Dilemmas  Introduce the concept of social dilemmas in sports.  Explain that interactions often involve a decision between team-oriented, fair, or self-centered behavior.  Use examples to illustrate the prisoner's dilemma and the consequences of various choices. 7. Conditions for Cooperative Behavior  Describe the conditions for cooperative and competitive behavior in social dilemmas.  Discuss the negative correlation between conflicting parties and the positive tendency of win-win orientations.  Highlight the importance of constructive solutions in conflict resolution. 8. Constructive vs. Destructive Processes  Explain the distinction between constructive and destructive processes in resolving conflict situations.  Emphasize that cooperative behavior tends to lead to constructive solutions, while competitive behavior often results from contrary features. 9. Cooperative Relationships  Describe the characteristics of cooperative relationships, including effective communication, open attitudes, and mutual support.  Discuss the benefits of fostering cooperative relations in sports interactions.