Forms of activity and interpersonal relations

Forms of activity and interpersonal relations in sociology

Sociology

Sociology is the scientific or systematic study of human societies. It is a branch of social science that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop and refine a body of knowledge about human social structure and activity, often with the goal of applying such...

 can be described as follows: first and most basic are animal

Animal

Animals are a major group of mostly multicellular, eukaryotic organisms of the kingdom Animalia or Metazoa. Their body plan eventually becomes fixed as they develop, although some undergo a process of metamorphosis later on in their life. Most animals are motile, meaning they can move spontaneously...

-like behavior

Behavior

Behavior or behaviour refers to the actions or reactions of an object or organism, usually in relation to the environment. Behavior can be conscious or subconscious, overt or covert, and voluntary or involuntary....

s, i.e. various physical movements of the body. Then there are action

Action (philosophy)

In philosophy, action has developed into a sub-field called philosophy of action. Action is what an agent can do.For example, throwing a ball is an instance of action; it involves an intention, a goal, and a bodily movement guided by the agent...

s - movements with a meaning and purpose. Then there are social behavior

Social behavior

In biology, psychology and sociology social behavior is behavior directed towards society, or taking place between, members of the same species. Behavior such as predation which involves members of different species is not social...

s, which are addressed towards other people, and social actions, which further require a response from another person. Next are social contact

Social contact

Social contact is a pair of social actions with no further consequence - i.e. it is not likely to be repeated. It can sometimes be described as an accidental social interaction...

s, a pair of social actions, which form the beginning of social interactions.

Forms of activity and interpersonal relations in sociology

Sociology

Sociology is the scientific or systematic study of human societies. It is a branch of social science that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop and refine a body of knowledge about human social structure and activity, often with the goal of applying such...

 can be described as follows: first and most basic are animal

Animal

Animals are a major group of mostly multicellular, eukaryotic organisms of the kingdom Animalia or Metazoa. Their body plan eventually becomes fixed as they develop, although some undergo a process of metamorphosis later on in their life. Most animals are motile, meaning they can move spontaneously...

-like behavior

Behavior

Behavior or behaviour refers to the actions or reactions of an object or organism, usually in relation to the environment. Behavior can be conscious or subconscious, overt or covert, and voluntary or involuntary....

s, i.e. various physical movements of the body. Then there are action

Action (philosophy)

In philosophy, action has developed into a sub-field called philosophy of action. Action is what an agent can do.For example, throwing a ball is an instance of action; it involves an intention, a goal, and a bodily movement guided by the agent...

s - movements with a meaning and purpose. Then there are social behavior

Social behavior

In biology, psychology and sociology social behavior is behavior directed towards society, or taking place between, members of the same species. Behavior such as predation which involves members of different species is not social...

s, which are addressed towards other people, and social actions, which further require a response from another person. Next are social contact

Social contact

Social contact is a pair of social actions with no further consequence - i.e. it is not likely to be repeated. It can sometimes be described as an accidental social interaction...

s, a pair of social actions, which form the beginning of social interactions. Social interactions in turn form the basis of social relation

Social relation

A Social relation is a concept in social science referring most generally to a relationship between two or more people, but that relationship can exist without those people actively and deliberately relating, communicating or associating with each other....

s. This division is illustrated by the table below:

	Physical movement	Meaning	Directed towards others	Await response	Unique/rare interaction	Interactions	Accidental, not planned, but repeated interaction	Regular interactions	Interactions described by law, custom or tradition	A scheme of social interactions
Behavior Behavior Behavior or behaviour refers to the actions or reactions of an object or organism, usually in relation to the environment. Behavior can be conscious or subconscious, overt or covert, and voluntary or involuntary....
Action Action (philosophy) In philosophy, action has developed into a sub-field called philosophy of action. Action is what an agent can do.For example, throwing a ball is an instance of action; it involves an intention, a goal, and a bodily movement guided by the agent...
Social behavior Social behavior In biology, psychology and sociology social behavior is behavior directed towards society, or taking place between, members of the same species. Behavior such as predation which involves members of different species is not social...
Social action
Social contact Social contact Social contact is a pair of social actions with no further consequence - i.e. it is not likely to be repeated. It can sometimes be described as an accidental social interaction...
Social interaction
Repeated interaction
Regular interaction
Regulated interaction
Social relation Social relation A Social relation is a concept in social science referring most generally to a relationship between two or more people, but that relationship can exist without those people actively and deliberately relating, communicating or associating with each other....

See also

• Affectional action
  Affectional action
  Affectional action is a social action caused by an emotion . Those actions are taken due to one's emotions, to express personal feelings...
  
  
• Interpersonal relationship
  Interpersonal relationship
  An interpersonal relationship is an association between two or more people that may range from fleeting to enduring. This association may be based on limerence, love and liking, regular business interactions, or some other type of social commitment...
  
  
• Instrumental action
  Instrumental action
  Instrumental action is a social action pursued after evaluating its consequences and consideration of the various means to achieve it. They are usually planned and taken after considering costs and consequences...
  
  
• Traditional action
  Traditional action
  Traditional action is a social action taken because it was done in the past. They are actions which are carried out due to tradition, because they are always carried out in such a situation. An example would be putting on clothes or relaxing on Sundays...
  
  
• Value-rational action
  Value-rational action
  Rational action is a social action which is taken because it leads to a valued goal, but with no thought of its consequences and often without consideration of the appropriateness of the means chosen to achieve it .- See also :* Affectional action* Forms of activity and interpersonal relations*...