Socialization Flashcards
(15 cards)
What are some ways religion acts as an agent of socialization?
- Religion provides spiritual guidance and teaches moral values and ethics.
- It fosters community and belonging, establishes rituals and practices, and provides a moral framework influencing values, attitudes, and behaviors.
How does the government contribute to socialization?
Governments establish laws and policies that shape social norms and values. Government institutions influence socialization through their programs and services, and they foster a national identity.
Define the concept of self.
- An individual’s perception, understanding, and experience of their own identity, personality, and existence.
- It is shaped by how others view them and the roles they assume in society, constructed through social interactions and evolving through ongoing experiences and self-reflection.
What is the generalized other and how does it affect an individual?
- The generalized other refers to society’s ideas and expectations about how people should behave, which are absorbed by individuals, often unconsciously.
- It influences how a person thinks about themselves, affecting their self-perception of strengths, weaknesses, values, and goals.
What are impression management techniques?
- Strategies people use to create and maintain a desired image or impression in the eyes of others.
- They include self-presentation techniques like adjusting behavior, language, and appearances.
Give two examples of ingratiation as an impression management technique.
Flattery (giving compliments or praise) and doing favors (small tasks to build rapport).
Provide two examples of self-promotion as an impression management technique.
- Boasting (talking about achievements)
- name-dropping (mentioning influential people).
What are two examples of exemplification in impression management?
- Self-sacrifice (showing willingness to sacrifice for others)
- Moralizing (expressing high moral standards).
Describe two intimidation techniques used in impression management.
- Aggressive behavior (displaying dominance)
- Showcasing expertise (appearing authoritative).
What are two examples of supplication as an impression management technique?
- Self-deprecation (downplaying abilities to appear humble)
- Apologizing (showing remorse).
How does authenticity function as an impression management technique?
By being genuine and true to oneself and one’s values, and by showing vulnerability to appear relatable.
Explain the dramaturgical approach to impression management, including scripting and stage management.
- Dramaturgy involves viewing social interaction as a performance.
- Scripting involves planning and rehearsing interactions.
- Stage management involves controlling the environment and setting to create a desired impression.
How are individuals socialized into becoming health workers?
- The process includes training and education within medical institutions where values of professionalism, ethics, and patient care are ingrained.
- Interaction with peers, mentors, and patients significantly shapes their identity and roles within the healthcare system.
Describe the patient socialization experience within health systems.
- Patients undergo socialization within medical settings, which affects their understanding and responses to illness, treatment, and care.
- Interactions with healthcare workers and the hospital environment contribute to their perception of health, vulnerability, and support systems.
What is social distance in healthcare and why is understanding it important?
- Social distance in healthcare refers to the perceived degree of closeness or separation between patients and health workers.
- Understanding this dynamic is crucial for effective communication, patient satisfaction, and establishing trust, ultimately impacting healthcare outcomes.
