Socialization Flashcards
What is the lifelong process of social interaction through which individuals acquire a self-identity and the physical, mental, and social skills needed for survival in society?
Socialization
What is Cooley’s theory where one perceives themselves through the way others may view them?
The looking glass self
What are Mead’s 3 stages of role playing?
- Imitation- under the age of 3
- Play- ages 3-6
- Team Games- age 6 or 7 (when a child starts school)
What are the agents of socialization?
the persons, groups, or institutions that teach us what we need to know to participate in society
What are the primary agents of socialization?
First and foremost agents of socialization such as our family
What are the secondary agents of socialization?
Inducts and already socialized person into new sectors of society
What is anticipatory socialization?
The process by which knowledge and skills are learned for future roles
What is re-socialization?
The process of learning a new and different set of attitudes, values, and behaviors from those of one’s backgrounds
What are total institutions?
A place where people are isolated from the rest of society for a set period of time and come under the control of the officials who run the institution
What are the four stages of Kohlberg’s development of moral reasoning?
- Amoral stage (birth to 3)
- Pre-conventional stage (3-8)
- Conventional (8-10)
- Post-conventional (10+)
Stage with immediate gratification, little or no concern for others
Amoral stage
Stage where one learns the rules and follows them to stay out of trouble
Pre-conventional stage
Stage where norms/ values are taught by morality that develops as you mature
Conventional stage
Stage that can reflect the concepts of what’s right or wrong at an abstract level; can distinguish between universal and relative morality
Post-conventional stage
