Psychology Test 1 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does 'social environment' refer to?

The physical environment of a location

The entire human environment, including interaction with others (correct)

The political structure of a community

The economic conditions surrounding an individual

What are feral children?

Children assumed to have been raised by animals, in the wilderness, isolated from humans.

What is socialization?

The process by which people learn the characteristics of their group.

What is the id according to Freud?

Freud's term for our inborn basic drives. Signup and view all the answers

What is the ego in Freud's theory?

Freud's term for a balancing force between the id and the demands of society. Signup and view all the answers

What does the super ego represent?

Freud's term for the conscience; the internalized norms and values of our social groups. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'culture within us' refer to?

Learned and shared ways of believing and doing. Signup and view all the answers

Who are considered agents of socialization?

People or groups that affect our self-concept, attitudes, behaviors, or other orientations toward life. Signup and view all the answers

What is the hidden curriculum?

Values that, although not taught explicitly, are part of schools' cultural message. Signup and view all the answers

What is the corridor curriculum?

What students teach one another outside the classroom. Signup and view all the answers

What is anticipatory socialization?

The process of learning in advance an anticipated future role or status. Signup and view all the answers

What is a degradation ceremony?

A ritual whose goal is to remark someone's self by stripping away that individual's self-identity and stamping a new one in its place. Signup and view all the answers

What is adultolescence?

A period following high school when a young adult has not yet taken on the responsibilities ordinarily associated with adulthood. Signup and view all the answers

What is resocialization?

The process of learning new norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

What is the life course?

The stages of our life as we go from birth to death. Signup and view all the answers

Research modal includes selecting a topic, defining the problem, and _____ the results.

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Who are some forgotten sociologists?

Beatrice Potter Webb, Marion Talbot, Alice Paul, Frances Perkins, Anna Julia Cooper, Grace Abbott, Emily Greene Balch, Florence Kelley, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Ida B. Wells-Barnett. Signup and view all the answers

What are US values?

Achievement & success; individualism, hard work, efficiency & practicality; material comfort; freedom; democracy; equality; group superiority; education; religiosity; romantic love. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following global emotions with their descriptions:

Anger = A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility Disgust = A feeling of revulsion or profound disapproval Fear = An emotional response to perceived threats Happiness = An emotional state of well-being and contentment Sadness = A feeling of sorrow or unhappiness Surprise = An emotional reaction to unexpected events Signup and view all the answers

What does language provide?

Human experiences, social shared past, social shared future, shared perspectives, goal-directed behavior. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Encompasses the complete human landscape, involving interactions with others.

Feral Children

Refers to children believed to have been raised by animals, isolated from human contact in natural environments.

Socialization

The process through which individuals acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, norms, and behaviors deemed suitable for their group.

Freud's Concepts

Id: Represents the innate, basic drives within individuals.
Ego: Functions as a mediator between the id's impulses and societal demands.
Super Ego: Serves as the conscience, integrating the internalized norms and values from social groups.

Culture Within Us

Represents shared and learned belief systems and behavioral patterns.

Agents of Socialization

Entities that influence individuals' self-perception, attitudes, behaviors, and life orientations.

Hidden Curriculum

Involves implicit values conveyed within the educational system that aren't explicitly taught.

Corridor Curriculum

Refers to informal learning/exchange of knowledge among students outside of formal classroom settings.

Anticipatory Socialization

The preparatory learning process individuals undergo for future roles or statuses.

Degradation Ceremony

A ritual designed to strip away an individual's self-identity, as coined by Harold Garfunkel, replacing it with a new identity.

Adultolescence

Describes a phase succeeding high school where young adults have yet to assume typical adult responsibilities, synonymous with transitional adulthood.

Resocialization

The process of adopting new norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors after significant life changes.

Life Course

Represents the various stages individuals traverse from birth to death.

Research Model Steps

Involves selecting a topic, defining problems, reviewing literature, formulating a hypothesis, choosing research methods, data collection, result analysis, and sharing findings.

Forgotten Sociologists

A list of notable, yet often overlooked sociologists: Beatrice Potter Webb, Marion Talbot, Alice Paul, Frances Perkins, Anna Julia Cooper, Grace Abbott, Emily Greene Balch, Florence Kelley, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Ida B. Wells-Barnett.

US Values

Core American values include: Achievement & success, individualism, hard work, efficiency, material comfort, freedom, democracy, equality, group superiority, education, religiosity, romantic love.

Global Emotions

Universal emotions recognized across cultures: anger, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness, surprise.

Function of Language

Facilitates human experiences, shared history, collective future, mutual perspectives, and goal-oriented behavior.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards on key psychology concepts. The terms range from social environment to the phenomenon of feral children, covering essential ideas in socialization. Perfect for anyone studying psychology or preparing for exams.