Theories

Question 1

George Herbert Mead’s Three Stages for Development of Self

Answer 1

1. Imitation Stage (birth to 2): children copy behaviour of others
2. Play Stage (2-4): play roles, take on characteristics or those around them
3. Game Stage (school age +): understand expectations and demands

Question 2

Four components of Dramaturgy Presentation of Self

Answer 2

Impression management:

Front Stage

Back Stage

Face-saving work

Question 3

Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development

4 stages

Answer 3

Sensorimotor stage (birth -2)

Preoperational (2-7): speak

Concrete Operational (7-12): connect

Formal Operational Stage (12+): comprehend

Question 4

Kohlberg’s 3 Theories of Moral Development

Answer 4

Preconventional Level: hedonism

Conventional Level: norms and rules

Postconventional: abstract principles

Question 5

Carol Gilligan, Morality of Care

Answer 5

Boys develop morality of justice, girls morality of care

Question 6

Agents of Socialization (9)

Answer 6

1. Family
2. Peers
3. School
4. Government
5. Religion
6. Work
7. Clubs/groups
8. Mass media
9. Ethnic culture