Understanding Social Interaction

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What is the etymological origin of the word 'social'?

  • French word for 'interaction'
  • Greek word for 'community'
  • German word for 'society'
  • Latin word socii ('allies') (correct)

According to Karl Marx, why are human beings considered social beings?

  • They cannot survive and meet their needs other than through social cooperation and association (correct)
  • They have a natural inclination towards social gatherings
  • They are biologically programmed to seek social approval
  • They are forced into social interactions by external factors

How does Max Weber define human action as 'social'?

  • If it involves monetary transactions
  • If it is performed in a public setting
  • If it takes account of the behavior of others and is oriented in its course (correct)
  • If it is influenced by societal norms

What term used from the 1830s onwards in France and the United Kingdom was directly related to what was called the social question?

<p>'Socialism' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what war did the Italian Socii states rebel against Rome?

<p>'Social War' of 91–87 BC (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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