Chapter 4

Question 1

Social Deprivation (Harlow study)

Answer 1

studies what happens when humans and primates live in isolation.

• monkey and the mom

Question 2

Sociobiology

Answer 2

The systematic study of the biological bases of social behaviour

Question 3

Anticipatory socialization

Answer 3

refers to situations when a person gets prepared

we imagine how we may behave in different situations in advanced like a rehearsal

Question 4

Resocialization

Answer 4

when socialization is needed in a situation that previous experience cannot be used to anticipate behaviour

example: people who suffer major illness

Question 5

Total institutions

Answer 5

Goffman

refer to social settings isolated from the rest of society
- example: mental hospitals

Question 6

Habitus

Answer 6

Bourdieu

habits, lifestyles of a social group acquired through everyday practices

Question 7

Looking Glass Self

Answer 7

Cooley

the self is the product of our social interactions with other people

Question 8

3 elements of developing self identity

Answer 8

1. perception of how we present ourselves to others
2. imagination of how others evaluate us
3. develop self perception based on those two factors

Question 9

self

Answer 9

Mead

argues that at birth we dont have a mind or self of our own. we develop self awareness through interaction with others

Question 10

how does the self present itself

Answer 10

me: impulsive, creative

I: reflect the internalized societal attitudes and expectations

Question 11

id

Answer 11

impulsive, unconscious

basic needs that demand immediate gratification

Question 12

superego

Answer 12

moral and ethical aspects of personality.

internalized societal restraints

Question 13

ego

Answer 13

balances the two and presents self in action.

Question 14

Dramaturgical perspective

Answer 14

Goffman

impression management: people tend to slant the presentation of self to create distinctive appearances and satisfy audiences

face work: the needs to maintain a proper self image of the self if one feels rejected to continue social interaction

Question 15

presentation of self in the front stage

Answer 15

setting
manner
appearance

Question 16

functionalist

Answer 16

conformity helps preserve the needs of society

Question 17

conflict

Answer 17

socialization is a process by which the powerful and wealthy transmit their advantages to the next generation

Question 18

feminist

Answer 18

gender roles are socially constructed