Social Interdependence vs. Social iIndependence Behaviour

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Activity 2: Introduction to this activity: Social interdependence vs. social independence behaviorLesson
You are going to listen to two short video clips about interdependence and independence behaviour.The clips talk about general descriptions of the two concepts. After you listen to the 1st video it will direct you to a page containing the second video, and finally to a page where you need to answer TWO questions.Kindly listen to the clips and answer what is required accordingly before reaching the end of the activity and submitting. 
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Activity 2: Introduction to this activity: Social interdependence vs. social independence behaviour
Video # 1
/lecture/norms/1-1-x0mnw
Video # 2
/lecture/norms/1-2-xCvio
What is required from you is to comment briefly on the two clips by:
A) Relating them to the definitions of social interdependence as well as social independence (i.e. does what the speaker say confirm or contradict with what)
In the first video, Bicchieri distinguishes social interdependence and social independence by considering collective practices and whether there are social motivations behind their behavior. The speaker confirms the definition of the two terms using the example of people choosing to use umbrellas when it is raining whether they make decisions without considering other people’s actions as they make independent decisions. When people’s actions are not motivated by other people, their actions are independent of other people’s actions. Evaluating what motivates and influences collective practices provides insights into independent and interdependent behavior (1.1). Interdependent behaviors are closely linked with conventions and social norms, including norms of reciprocity rules (Bicchieri, 2016).
Social interdependence exists when one person’s behaviors, performances, or results are linked and can be affected by the actions of another. This concept differs from dependency since the interdependent relationship implies that all participants are emotionally, financially, and morally independent. Interdependence can be positive or negative, and positive interdependence occurs when the actions of individuals promote the achievem...