Ch4: Socializing the Individual
Vocabulary Word that means the sum total of behaviors, attitudes, beliefs, and values that are characteristics of an individual
personality
What are examples of technology that enhanced dating patterns
telephone and automobile
Name the three eras of adulthood
early, middle, and late Adulthood
What is deviance
Behavior that violates significant social norms
What is Sociobiology
study of the biological basis of all social behavior.
Who is Genie
Sometimes it is impossible to reverse the effects of prolonged isolation. This situation proved true in the case of Genie, who was discovered in 1970 when she was 13 years old.
What is homogamy
the tendency of individuals to marry people with social characteristics similar to their own
What is a main feature of Early Adulthood -Ages 17-22
bridge between adolescence and adulthood. According to Levinson, the most important task of this period is leaving home, both physically and psychologically.
Name one of the different types of crime
Violent Crime, Property Crime, Victimless Crime, White -Collar Crime, Organized Crime
Name one of the two careers that have been mentioned in our ebook so far on the topic of Sociology
Social Worker and Criminologist
Name one of the three theories that explain how people become socialized and develop a sense of self
Locke: The Tabula Rasa
Cooley: The Looking Glass Self
Mead: Role Taking
When did dating begin to emerge in the United States
Industrialization
What is the main feature of Early Adulthood Ages 23-27
explore a variety of relationships and career opportunities and dreaming of adult accomplishments.
Name three sections of the criminal justice system
police, courts, and corrections
Name of of the three Theories (Perspectives) of Sociology
1. Functionalist Perspective
2. Conflict Perspective
3. Interactionist Perspective
Name the four Agents of Socialization
Family, Peer Group, School, Mass Media
Name one function dating serves in Adolescence
1. a form of entertainment
2. dating is a mechanism for socializa- tion. It teaches individuals about other people and how to behave in social situations.
3. dating fulfills certain basic psychologi- cal needs such as conversation, companion- ship, and understanding
4.dating helps individuals attain status.
What is an informal economy
People who are not paid for their services, such as homemakers
Name One Serious Offence and One Less Serious Offence
Serious : Murder, Assault, Robbery, Burglary, larceny, Motor Vehicle Theft, Arson
Less Serious: Fraud, Stolen Property, Vandalism, Gambling, Loitering
Name at least one of the occupational categories and jobs within the U.S. economy.
1. managerial, executive, and administrative
2. professional specialty: doctors, lawyers
3. service occupations: cooks, firefighters
4. technical occupation: medical assistance
5. Sales workers
6. administrative support occupations: office clerks
7. precision production, craft, and repair workers: mechanics
8. operators, fabricators, and laborers: pack- agers
9. farming, forestry, and fishing
10. Transportation and Material Moving
Name one of the three theories that explain how people become socialized and develop a sense of self
Locke: The Tabula Rasa
Cooley: The Looking Glass Self
Mead: Role Taking
Name one of the three challenges of Adolescence
Teenage Sexual Behavior
Teenage Drug Use
Teenage Suicide
What is a major concern for people in the young- old stage - Ages 65 to 74
Adjustment to Retirement, maintaining social networks, pursuing new opportunities, and positive mental health
Name one of the Five Theories of Deviance and Explain it.
1. Structural/Strain Theory
2. Labeling Theory
3. Social Learning Theory
4. Control/Social Bond Theory
5. Conflict Theory
What is the common form of dementia among elderly people
Alzheimer’s Disease