Chapter 4 Flashcards
Socialization
The lifelong process of social interaction in which the individual acquires a social identity and ways of thinking, feeling and acting that are essential for effective participation in a society
Role
The behavior we play different roles I’m different positions
Internalization
The process of learning cultural behaviors and expectation so deeply that we assume they are correct and accept them without question
Nature V. Nurture
If we learn something naturally, rather than learning it through experience, genetics V. learning
Sociobiology
Applies biological principles to explain the behavior of animals, including human beings
Social learning theories
maintains tat apple learn new attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors through social interactions especially during childhood
Direct learning
Being rewarded or punished, we learn many behaviors through reinforcement
Indirect learning
Imitating people who are important in our lives (modeling)
Self
An awareness of ones social identity
Looking-glass self
A self-image based on how we thing others see us (Reflected self)
The three phases
- Perception 2. Interpretation 3. Response
Role taking
Learning to take the perspective of others
Significant other
the people who are important in ones life
Charles Horton Cooley
Developed the looking-glass self
George Herbert Mead
Argued that humans developed a self or an awareness of ones social identity