UCSP EXAM 2 Flashcards
(85 cards)
collections of people who are in the same place at the same time
Social Aggregates
people who share a common characteristic (such as gender or occupation) but do not necessarily interact or identify with one another.
Social Categories
involve shared interests, regular interactions over time, mutual influence, and a sense of belonging.
Groups
are individuals who interact regularly based on shared expectations and identity, and can be defined based on specific standards.
Social Groups
Small; characterized by long-
lasting intimate relationship
which binds the members
together more than the goal
Primary Groups
Can be large or small; common
interests bind the members
together more than their
relationship
Secondary Groups
erve as standards for comparing and guiding behaviors and attitudes and helping identify social norms. They can be classified as in-groups or out-groups, fueled by a person’s desire for character connection.
Reference Group
is a social linkage formed by an
individual for personal,
economic, religious, or
political reasons, rather
than being a physical
group or populated by
actual people.
Network
a process by which the
members of a group
ignore ways of thinking
and plans of action that
go against the group —>
Consensus - is said to be
taking place.
Groupthink
Happens in schools with teachers and classrooms.
Follows a set plan or curriculum.
Includes lessons, tests, and grades.
Formal Education
In today’s world, being “illiterate” means not being able to learn, unlearn, and relearn.
Alvin Toffler’s Idea
Happens outside schools (e.g., night classes for adults, or programs for kids who dropped out).
Flexible, open to all ages, and focuses on practical learning.
Nonformal Education
Schools act as training grounds for real life.
They teach the rules and skills kids need to succeed as adults.
Important idea from Émile Durkheim
Teaches children how to behave in society, like sharing, waiting, and following rules.
Socialization
Subjects like history, science, and literature teach values and knowledge.
Passing on Culture
Builds friendships and connections.
Encourages teamwork and cooperation.
Hidden Benefits (Latent Functions):
sees education as a system that keeps society running smoothly.
Functionalist Perspective
These are the obvious and planned purposes of education. Think of them as the “main job” of schools.
Manifest Function
These are the hidden benefits that students get from being in school, even though they aren’t part of the main curriculum.
Latent Functions
Students learn to work in groups, whether as a leader or a member.
This skill is essential for collaboration in workplaces later in life.
Teamwork and Leadership
Based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, _________ is achieving your fullest potential.
Maslow described it as:
“What a man can be, he must be.”
It’s the drive to become the best version of yourself and achieve personal fulfillment.
Self-actualization
A __________ contributes to the betterment of society.
Examples:
Having a job → Allows individuals to pay taxes, supporting the economy and government.
Building a family → Strengthens the basic social unit, creating a stable community.
Productive Citizenry
CHARACTERISTICS OF SELF-ACTUALIZED PEOPLE
Acceptance and Realism
Problem-Centering
Spontaneity
Autonomy and Solitude
Freshness of Appreciation
They accept themselves, others, and reality for what it is.
Acceptance and Realism
