6.1 Self-Concept and Identity Formation Part 2 Flashcards
What is the definition of generalized order?
common behavioral expectations of general society
What is the definition of socialization?
process through which people learn to be proficient and functional members of society
What are norms?
spoken or unspoken rules and expectations for the behavior of its members
What is normative behavior?
social behaviors that follow the norms and meet the ideal social standard
What are formal norms?
generally written down and are precisely defined, publicly presented, and often accompanied by strict penalties for violations
What are informal norms?
generally understood but are less precise and often carry no specific punishments
What are “mores”?
norms that are highly important for the benefit of society and are often strictly enforced
What are folkways?
norms that are less important but shape everyday behavior
What is the definition of taboo?
behaviors that customs forbid
What is the definition of anomie?
concept that describes the social condition in which individuals are not provided with firm guidelines in relation to norms and values and there is minimal moral guidance or social ethic
What is non-normative behvaior?
viewed as incorrect because it challenges shared values and institutions threatening social structure and cohesion
What is the definition of deviance?
actions that violate the dominant social norms, whether formal or informal
What are the three theories used to discuss deviance?
- differential association
- labeling theory
- structural strain theory
What is the theory of differential association?
argues that deviance is a learned behavior resulting from interactions between individuals and their communities
What is the labeling theory?
suggests the deviance is the result of society’s response to a person rather than something inherent in the person’s actions
