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What does the term social identity refer to?

Group belonging (in-group/out-group).

What is the key idea behind social constructionism?

All reality and meaning is subjective and created through dynamic interactions with other individuals and groups.

The primary identity is acquired later in life, through experiences like career or hobbies.

False (B)

How does the example of age illustrate social construction?

<p>East Asian cultures refer to a 5-month-old as being in their &quot;first year&quot;.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the core idea of the Thomas Theorem?

<p>If people define situations as real, they are real in their consequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of social reproduction as described in the text.

<p>Even major historical and societal structures depend on everyday interactions for their social reproduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between culture and identity?

<p>Culture plays an important role in the formation of individual and collective self-concepts or identities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is culture?

<p>A collection of information (or meanings) that is (a) nongenetically transmitted between individuals, (b) more or less shared within a population of individuals, and (c) maintained across some generations over a period of time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main argument made by M. Weber regarding pariah people?

<p>The fact that the Jewish identity has survived through thousands of years and numerous empires testifies to the power of exclusion to resist assimilation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Primary Identity

Core identity developed during early childhood, formed through primary socialization with family and close peers, shaping fundamental beliefs and values.

Secondary Identity

Identities acquired later in life through experiences, roles, or choices beyond primary socialization, including those related to careers, hobbies, or social groups.

Social Identity

A sense of self derived from group membership, leading to feelings of belonging and identification with others sharing similar characteristics, values, or goals.

Culture

A system of shared values, beliefs, and practices that influence the way a group of people live, think, and interact.

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Social Constructionism

A theory that views social realities, identities, and meanings as products of social interactions, interpretations, and shared beliefs, rather than inherent or objective properties.

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Thomas Theorem

The idea that if people believe something is real, it will have real consequences, regardless of its objective truth.

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Generalized Other

The internalized expectations and norms of society that guide an individual's behavior and sense of self.

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Socialization

The process of learning and internalizing the values, beliefs, and norms of a society or group.

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Study Notes

Identity Types

  • Primary identity: Core identity acquired during primary socialization (in child's first years)
  • Secondary identity: Acquired later through career, hobbies, etc.

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Test your understanding of the different types of identity discussed in social psychology. This quiz focuses on primary and secondary identities and their significance throughout life. Explore how various experiences shape your identity.

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