Definitions
Define the term socialization
The process of learning one’s culture and how to function within it.
Which agent of socialization is considered to be the most significant influence within an individual's life? What are the people in this agent considered to be first of for an individual?. for an individual 50 poinys.
Family is considered to be your first "teachers."
Which sociologist created the 4 main stage process of childhood development?
Jean Piaget
Which sociologist created a 3 step stage of development?
George Mead
Which sociologist created the "Looking Glass Self" theory? Explain the theory for an additional 50 points.
Charles Cooley, We imagine how we appear to others. We imagine their reactions to us.
Define the term self-concept. Provide the 3 aspects of socialization for an additional 50 points.
The image you have of yourself is based on various assessments you’ve made.
3 aspects: self-image, ideal self, & self-worth
What are some examples of the agent media?
Movies, books, music, sports, social, ads
Provide the ages of each stage: Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational
Sensorimotor: 0-2
Preoperational:2-7
Concrete Operational: 7-11
Formal Operational: 11
Discuss the ages the ages of each stage of development?
Imitation stage: 1-3
Play stage: 3-6
Game Stage: 6+
Which stage of Adult Development describes how individuals seek to develop self-identity?
Adolescence, Identity Vs. Role Confusion
Define the term hidden curriculum. Provide an example of hidden curriculum in a classroom setting for an additional 50 points
Cultural norms, values
Interpersonal skills
Crowd management
What is considered to be the most meaningful experience outside of the home? Who is considered the father of modern education, for an additional 50 points.
School, John Dewey
At what stage does a child learn to talk, understand symbols, and develop awareness of playing and pretending situations.
Preoperational
Organized games- soccer, baseball, play one role, while interpreting other roles happening simultaneously. Behavior is shaped towards the group. Is true of which stage?
Game Stage
Describe the "I" and "Me" theory. If you can provide what sociologist created this 50 extra points.
“I” – impulsive, raw desires & emotions
“Me” – how we learn to act & think from socialization
George Mead
Explain what a feral child is in one sentence. Provide the name of a child from the documentary for an additional 50 points.
Feral children are ones who lacked socialization/care in the formal development years, as a result they exemplified development delays. Example from the film: Oksana, Jeanie, Victor, Edik
In what ways does the family impact the individual?
Diet & nutrition
Gender norms
Religious beliefs
Finances & spending
Conflict & affection
Manners & interactions
Hobbies & interests
This is when one can learn abstractly, like through a lecture without step-by-step visuals. This is when people can debate ethical issues, work on very long-term projects (create a business to save for a big purchase), or engage in alternative scenarios (science fiction). Which stage is this?
Formal Operational
Discuss what behavior a child in the play stage would exhibit
Playing school, restaurant, going to space, caring for a doll. Imagining storylines & taking on different roles
What term describes "an extreme setting where all aspects of life are controlled" If you can provide additional examples of this term that will be an additional 50 points.
Total Institution,
Military boot camp
Prison, mental asylum
Concentration camp
Convent or monastery
Define the term Anticipatory Socialization. Provide an example for an additional 50 points.
Preparation and practice to enter a role one expects to take on in the future.
Examples:
ROTC → military
Internship → career
Babysitting → parenthood
School election → voting
What is the only agent not controlled by adults?
Peers
Discuss what happens for a child in the stage of Concrete Operational Development. Be specific for full credit.
other viewpoints, logic. This is when a child begins to be less egocentric and can think logically and in multiple steps, like understanding a life cycle and the character development that occurs in a chapter book.
Reciting memorized words in a book, repeating words and phrases, mimicking motions and behaviors is true of children in which stage?
Imitation stage
Explain how resocialization occurs in the steps of Striping self identity and Rebuilding
Stripping of Identity: Uniforms, similar look, New names, Degradation ceremony, Strict rules, harsh punishments
Rebuilding: New (loaded) lingo, Pushed to the brink physically & emotionally, Reward & punishment