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The Notion That Situational Definitions Play a Major Role in Shaping

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Essay

The notion that situational definitions play a major role in shaping people's behavior is key to the symbolic interactionist perspective. Give an example, from personal experience or a public (media) account, of an instance where two or more people arrived at different definitions of the same situation. Describe the events that actually took place (as accurately as you can)


Definitions:

Norms

Collective expectations that members of social units have regarding the behavior of each other.

Group Structure

The arrangement and organization of individuals within a group, including roles, relationships, and hierarchies, that influence the group's function.

Cohesive

Describes a unit, group, or material that is well integrated, maintaining unity and working well together towards common goals.

Potential Performance

The capability or capacity for achieving or exceeding specified goals or outcomes, usually regarding an individual's or organization's future achievement level.

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