Chapter 4- Socialization

Question 1

people whose judgments are most important to our self-concept

Answer 1

significant other

Question 2

concept based on what you believe others think of you

Answer 2

looking glass self

Question 3

found needs (intimacy, warmth, physical contact and comfort) that can be reflected through human isolation

Answer 3

Henry Harrow’s monkeys

Question 4

1.5-2 years, children imitate the physical and verbal behavior of significant others without understanding

Answer 4

imitation stage

Question 5

interpersonal communications aimed at a vast audience

Answer 5

mass media

Question 6

3-4, play involves acting and thinking as another person would. A child imagines the world through another’s eyes and assumes one role @ a time

Answer 6

play stage

Question 7

4 years, many roles are considered @ once, they anticipate others actions and there are specific rules

Answer 7

game stage

Question 8

an integrated concept of norms, values, and beliefs of one’s society

Answer 8

generalized other

Question 9

unofficial and informal aspects of culture that children are taught in preparation of life

Answer 9

hidden curriculum

Question 10

views socialization as a way to maintain status quo

Answer 10

conflict theory

Question 11

cultural process of learning to participate in group life

Answer 11

socialization

Question 12

an image of yourself as having an identity separate from other people

Answer 12

self concept

Question 13

human nature is a product of this

Answer 13

symbolic interactionsim

Question 14

places in which people are separated from the rest of society and controlled by those in charge

Answer 14

total institutions

Question 15

giving up old norms, values, attitudes and behaviors

Answer 15

desocialization

Question 16

voluntary process of preparing to accept new norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors

Answer 16

anticipatory socialization

Question 17

view created through socialization, predictability and conformity

Answer 17

me

Question 18

part of self that is spontaneous, unpredictable, and creative, acts in extreme situations of rage to excitement

Answer 18

I

Question 19

assuming the viewpoint of someone else and using that viewpoint to shape self-concept

Answer 19

role taking

Question 20

groups whose norms and values are used to guide behavior, group with whom you identify

Answer 20

reference group

Question 21

social group whose members have interests, social position, and age in common

Answer 21

peer group

Question 22

stresses importance of groups working together to create a stable society

Answer 22

functionalism

Question 23

process of new norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors

Answer 23

resocialization

Question 24

Do you think that the results of Harlow’s research on monkeys can be applied to humans? Why or why not?

Answer 24

yes, the stories of the isolated children exhibited the same reactions.

Question 25

What single factor seemed to have the greatest effect on the long term impact of this isolation?

Answer 25

nurturing or physical contact/affection

• 2 of the girls did not receive affection and died
• 1 girl did and survived.

Question 26

Do you think the game stage is important for young children?

Answer 26

Yes, they learn all the roles in a game or society and how they each play a part in the bigger picture. They also learn to follow rules and anticipate other people’s reactions

Question 27

Is school a total institution?

Answer 27

No, we are not “isolated” from the rest of society. While our free will might be limited a little, it is not stripped away from us. No one is forcing us to be here.