unit 4 - socialization definitions

Question 1

the social institutions, including families and schools, that help shape individuals’ norms, beliefs, and values

Answer 1

agents of socialization

Question 2

the process of learning in advance an anticipated future role or status`

Answer 2

anticipatory socialization

Question 3

the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others

Answer 3

hegemony

Question 4

in born behavior patterns characteristics of an entire species ; thought to account for behavior until 1920 ex. Salmon swim upstream to spawn, spider spin webs

Answer 4

instinct specific

Question 5

name for controversy in which it is debated whether genetics or environment is responsible for driving behavior

Answer 5

nature vs nurture

Question 6

the greater expectation placed upon people. often children or students and employees, the better they perform

Answer 6

pygmalion effect

Question 7

the process of discarding former behavior patterns and accepting new ones as part of a transition is one’s life

Answer 7

resocialization

Question 8

people such as parents, who have special importance for socialization

Answer 8

significant others

Question 9

the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture

Answer 9

socialization

Question 10

an institution that regulates all aspects of a person’s life under a single authority, such a prison, the military, or a convent. Term was coined by Erving Goffam

Answer 10

total institutions

Question 11

a child’s first experiences with family, values, language, beliefs, behaviors, and norms

Answer 11

primary socialization

Question 12

the process through which children become socialized outside of the home, within society at large. This often starts with daycare, preschool, school, ect.

Answer 12

secondary socialization