Socialization Flashcards
Socialization
this is the process of developing and spreading norms, customs, and beliefs
norms
these are what determine the boundaries of acceptable behavior within society
agents of socialization i
nclude family, peers, school, religious affiliation, and other groups that promote socialization
stigma
is the extreme disapproval or dislike of a person or group based on perceived differences from the rest of society
deviance
refers to any violation of norms, rules, or expectations within a society
conformity
is changing beliefs or behaviors in order to fit into a group or society
compliance
this occurs when individuals change their behavior based on the request of others. Methods of gaining compliance include the foot-in-the-door technique, door-in-the-face technique, lowball technique, and that’s not all tenchique, among others
Obedience
this is a change in behavior based on a command from someone seen as an authority figure