Forms of Social Interaction

Which of the following BEST defines social competence?

• The ability to persuade others to follow your opinion

• The ability to interact effectively with others using appropriate social skills

• The ability to analyze others’ behaviors and intentions

• The ability to adjust to social norms without question

Which is an example of positive social influence?

• Friends pressuring you to skip class

• A classmate encouraging you to review for the exam

• Copying the behavior of a celebrity without thinking

• Ignoring school rules because others do

When your friends pressure you to do something unsafe, it is an example of:

• Social competence

• Social interaction

• Negative social influence

• Social perception

Social perception mainly involves:

• Exchanging messages with others

• Understanding and interpreting others’ behavior, emotions, and intentions

• Learning new social skills

• Changing one’s behavior to fit into a group

A student assumes a new classmate is unfriendly just because they are quiet. This is an example of:

• Stereotyping in social perception

• Effective social competence

• Positive social influence

• Social interaction

Which of the following BEST describes social interaction?

• The process of interpreting emotions of others

• The dynamic process of acting and reacting with people around us

• The ability to handle conflict peacefully

• The influence of friends on decision-making

Group dynamics, friendships, and workplace behavior are examples of:

• Social competence

• Social perception

• Social interaction

• Social influence

First impressions are related to which concept?

• Social interaction

• Social competence

• Social perception

• Social influence

A student listens carefully, respects others’ opinions, and communicates politely in class. This BEST demonstrates:

• Social competence

• Social perception

• Social interaction

• Social influence

When people change their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors as a result of interaction with others, it is called:

• Social perception

• Social influence

• Social competence

• Social interaction