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Interactionism
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Interactionism is a philosophical and sociological theory that emphasizes the importance of social interaction in shaping individual behavior and the formation of society. It suggests that individuals are influenced both by their own thoughts and the reactions and expectations of others.
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Noun - Philosophical Sense:
Philosophical interactionism proposes that the mind and body interact in a reciprocal manner, where the mind affects the body and the body affects the mind. This theory rejects the idea of a distinct separation between the two.
Example Sentence: Descartes' dualism theory challenged philosophical interactionism by asserting a clear separation between the mind and the physical body.
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Noun - Sociological Sense:
Sociological interactionism focuses on the everyday interactions between individuals and aims to understand how these interactions shape social order and structure.
Example Sentence: Symbolic interactionism, a sociological perspective, analyzes how individuals' interpretation of symbols influences their behavior in a given social context.
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