Chapter 4: Socialization

Question 1

Socialization

Answer 1

The process by which people learn to function in their culture.
- Entering and disengaging from a series roles and becoming aware of themselves as they interact with others

Question 2

Secondary Socialization

Answer 2

The process of learning what’s the appropriate behaviour as a member of a smaller group within larger society.

Question 3

Primary Socialization

Answer 3

The process of mastering the basic skills required to operate in society during childhood. Influenced my parents and friends

Question 4

Anticipatory Socialization

Answer 4

Involves beginning to take on the norms and behaviours of the roles to which we aspire

Question 5

Resocialization

Answer 5

Occurs when powerful socializing agents deliberately cause rapid change in people’s values, roles, and self-conception, sometimes against their will. Accompanied by a ceremony or initiation rite.

Question 6

Total Institution

Answer 6

Settings in which people are isolated from the larger society and under strict control and constant supervision of specialized staff

Question 7

Generalized other role

Answer 7

The ability to understand and take into account the attitudes and viewpoints of those in our society

Question 8

Self fulfilling prophecy

Answer 8

An expectation that helps bring about what it predicts

Question 9

Significant others

Answer 9

People who play important roles in the early socialization experiences of children