Chapter 4- Socialization Flashcards
people whose judgments are most important to our self-concept
significant other
concept based on what you believe others think of you
looking glass self
found needs (intimacy, warmth, physical contact and comfort) that can be reflected through human isolation
Henry Harrow’s monkeys
1.5-2 years, children imitate the physical and verbal behavior of significant others without understanding
imitation stage
interpersonal communications aimed at a vast audience
mass media
3-4, play involves acting and thinking as another person would. A child imagines the world through another’s eyes and assumes one role @ a time
play stage
4 years, many roles are considered @ once, they anticipate others actions and there are specific rules
game stage
an integrated concept of norms, values, and beliefs of one’s society
generalized other
unofficial and informal aspects of culture that children are taught in preparation of life
hidden curriculum
views socialization as a way to maintain status quo
conflict theory
cultural process of learning to participate in group life
socialization
an image of yourself as having an identity separate from other people
self concept
human nature is a product of this
symbolic interactionsim
places in which people are separated from the rest of society and controlled by those in charge
total institutions
giving up old norms, values, attitudes and behaviors
desocialization
voluntary process of preparing to accept new norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors
anticipatory socialization
view created through socialization, predictability and conformity
me
part of self that is spontaneous, unpredictable, and creative, acts in extreme situations of rage to excitement
I
assuming the viewpoint of someone else and using that viewpoint to shape self-concept
role taking
groups whose norms and values are used to guide behavior, group with whom you identify
reference group
social group whose members have interests, social position, and age in common
peer group
stresses importance of groups working together to create a stable society
functionalism
process of new norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors
resocialization
Do you think that the results of Harlow’s research on monkeys can be applied to humans? Why or why not?
yes, the stories of the isolated children exhibited the same reactions.
What single factor seemed to have the greatest effect on the long term impact of this isolation?
nurturing or physical contact/affection
- 2 of the girls did not receive affection and died
- 1 girl did and survived.
Do you think the game stage is important for young children?
Yes, they learn all the roles in a game or society and how they each play a part in the bigger picture. They also learn to follow rules and anticipate other people’s reactions
Is school a total institution?
No, we are not “isolated” from the rest of society. While our free will might be limited a little, it is not stripped away from us. No one is forcing us to be here.
