Nature v Nurture
The debate between and nature nurture is about
Whether biology or environment shapes who we are
What agents are responsible for the outcome in the nurture the “nurture” argument?
Family, teachers, and media shaping behavior
Charles Horton Cooley’s theory is called
The Looking-Glass Self
Freud’s Id represents
Basic desires and impulses
Which social class often emphasizes leadership and cultural knowledge?
Upper Class
The “nature” side of the debate emphasizes
Biology and genetics
How does nature and nurture work together?
Genes influencing mental health but environment triggering it
According to Cooley, our self-image comes from:
How we think others see us
The Superego in Freud’s theory is:
Our conscience, shaped by society
Which agent of socialization provides the first sense of identity?
Family
The “nurture” side argues that behavior is mostly shaped by
Environment and socialization
Socialization during childhood is especially important because:
Children’s brains and behaviors are still developing
George Herbert Mead’s theory of self-development is called:
Role-Taking
Which theorist believed people face “crises” at each life stage?
Erikson
Desocialization refers to:
Letting go of old behaviors that don’t fit a new role
Which of the following is often used as evidence for the “nature” side
Twin studies
A new soldier entering boot camp has to shave their head, wear a uniform, and follow strict daily routines. This setting is best described as
Resocialization
Mead’s “Play Stage” involves:
Pretending to be roles
Jean Piaget focused on
How children think and learn
A “total institution” is best described as:
A controlled environment that reshapes identity
A criticism of the “nature” side is that it:
Overlooks the role of society in shaping behavior
A boy feels hungry and wants to eat immediately, but he waits until dinner because his parents asked him to. Which of Freud’s parts of personality is balancing his decision?
Ego
The “generalized other” refers to:
Society’s expectations as a whole
Lawrence Kohlberg studied
How people develop morality
A teenager wants to go to a party but decides not to because they don’t want to disappoint their parents. Which part of Freud’s personality model is guiding their choice?
Superego