Ch 4 Flashcards
Individuals sense of what they are based on perceived similarities to and difference from others
Self concept
Human behaviour is controlled by genetics
Biological determinism
Social behaviour evolved from need to survive and reproduce
Sociobiology
Development as dynamic process of interaction where individuals shape their environment in which they develop
Bio-ecological theory of human development
Sense of self based on perceived view of self by others ( C.H. Cooley → LSGO )
Looking-glass self
Groups, institutions, settings with the greater Sheree on the developing self. ( family, school, peers, media)
Agents of socialization
Evaluation of one’s own self-worth
Self-esteem
Framework of cultural elements & social patterns in thick social interactions take place
Social structure
Recognized social position existing independently of any individual who may occupy it
Status
Behavioural component of a status
role
Total of all statuses held
Status set
Social position conferred from the outside, often at birth
Ascribed status
Social position achieved through personal action → e.g., doctor
Achieved status
Most influential status in a status set
Master status
Incompatible role demands exist between two held statuses
Role conflict
Incompatible role demands within a single status
Role strain
Two or more people sharing relevant cultural elements and interacting with regular frequency
Social group
Relatively permanent structures governing the behaviour of groups, promoting social order
Social institution
Relatively permanent structures governing the behaviour of groups, promoting social order
Social institution
Formal organizational model consisting chain of authority, procedures and protocols guiding the relationships and internal process
Bureaucracy
Division of labour → hierarchy of authority → written rules and regulations → impersonality in decision making → employment based on qualifications
Max Weber’s ideal type of bureaucracy
Mead
Preparatory stage → imitate others (e.g., wave bye-bye )
Play stage → take on roles of others ( e.g., playing house as daddy)
Game stage → take into account multiple roles simultaneously (e.g., on a sports team )
Stage of development of the self
The self and social identity
Socialization
We can see ourselves differently, depending on the circumstances
Personal-social identity continuum
