Importance of socialization
The cultural process of learning to participate in group life
a unique way a person adapts to their surroundings
what is Personality?
1st socialization happens here
what is family?
process in which old norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors are given up.
what is desocialization?
The idea that a person is a result of their genetics
What is Nature?
the 4 traits of personality
what are Heredity, parental characteristics, environment, birth order
Teaches knowledge and discipline through curriculum
What is School?
process of adopting new norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors
what I resocialization?
The idea that we are the result of our upbringing and our experiences
genetic characteristics passed down, usually physical
what are hereditary traits?
A group of individuals that share common interests
What are peer groups?
what is anticipatory socialization?
scientists who theorized that humans need intimacy, warmth, and physical contact
siblings influence your personality
what is birth order?
Looks at a broader culture in society (TV, news, radio)
What is mass media?
the age range that is considered transitional adulthood
what is 18-29?
children who lack socialization
your environment influences your personality
what is cultural environment?
A combination of these elements make people the way that they are
What are agents of socialization?
group with which you identify - used to evaluate and guide behavior.
what are reference groups?