Unit 5; Socialization

Question 1

Socialization

Answer 1

Interactive process through which individuals learn the basic skills, values, beliefs, and behavior patterns of society.

Question 2

Childhood- Purpose, Method, Challenges

Answer 2

Birth-12
P- Learn behaviors
M- Sanctions determine appropriate behavior
C- Learning how to interact with others

Question 3

Adolescence- Purpose, Methods, Challenges

Answer 3

13-17
P- Develop knowledge and skills, develop independence
M- Teaching/ guiding teens but allowing them to learn through their experiences
C- Physical, emotional, and mental changes, transitioning from parents always watching over you

Question 4

Early Adulthood- Purpose, Methods, Challenges

Answer 4

18-29
P- Developing relationships and careers, finding a sense of self
M- Independence from adolescence and hidden curriculum from school teaches how to act
C- Finding independence without parents, higher level of responsibility

Question 5

Middle Adulthood- Purpose, Method, Challenges

Answer 5

31-50
P- Helping and guiding new generation, winding down busy life
M- Engage in meaningful and productive work that contributes positively to society
C- Children leaving, adjusting to that, begin getting older

Question 6

Late Adulthood- Purpose, Method, Challenges

Answer 6

65-Death
P- Adjusting retirement, decline, accepting death
M- Work to improve being social, healthy, and happiness
C- Struggles mentally and physically with health issues, getting comfortable with the idea of death

Question 7

Cooley’s Looking Glass Self

Answer 7

Looking glass self is referring to being self aware and having “self” only by being able to see ourselves through other people’s view.

Question 8

Define 3 Steps of Self Awareness

Answer 8

Preparatory stage; children are only capable of imitation. Play stage; children begin to take on the role of someone else older. Game stage; learning and following established game rules, learn about what their roles are in the game, and learn what their teammates’ roles are as well.

Question 9

Mead’s Role Taking

Answer 9

Mead studied the self, a person’s distinct identity that is developed through social interaction. Through conscious gestures, we observe how others react and respond so we can view ourselves.

Question 10

What is the difference between the “I” and the “me”?

Answer 10

“I”: The part of self that is spontaneous, unpredictable, and creative
“Me”: The part of self that is created through socialization

Question 11

Authoritarian

Answer 11

Parents place high value on conformity and obedience, are strict, tightly monitor children, and express little warmth.
Leads to; anxious, withdrawn, and unhappy children, but can be effective as authoritative parenting for some ethnic groups

Question 12

Authoritative

Answer 12

Parents give reasonable demands and consistent limits, expressive warmth and affection, and listens to children.
Leads to; best outcomes for children

Question 13

Permissive

Answer 13

Kids do not have many responsibilities and are allowed to regulate their behavior and the majority of their choices, have no parental control but have warmth and affection from them.
Leads to; children who lack self-discipline and is associated with poor grades and risky behavior

Question 14

Uninvolved

Answer 14

A style of parenting where parents don’t respond to their child’s needs or desires beyond the basics of food, clothing, and shelter. No warmth or control.
Leads to; emotionally uninvolved children, who are fearful, withdrawn, anxious, and perform poorly in school and are a risk for substance abuse.

Question 15

Generalized Self (Generalized Other)

Answer 15

Our integrated concepts of norms, values, etc.., that we have learned from our community

Question 16

Locke’s Tabula Rasa

Answer 16

We are born as a blank slate, everything is determined by how you are raised, nurture can overcome nature.