Social Science: Communication & Ethics

Communication

• Human communication includes key terms like language development in children, its acquisition and development.
• Body language is a form of communication.
• Language and culture are connected through the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis.
• Mass media impacts societal understanding and transmits messages.

Socialization

• Agents of socialization influence individuals.
• Primary and secondary socialization are two types.
• Hidden figures have a role in socialization.

Rites of Passage

• Rites of passage follow a three-stage process.
• They employ symbolism and rituals.
• Marriage is a significant rite of passage, including triangular theory of love, free-choice marriage, and understanding cultural differences.

Ethics of Social Science Research

• Ethical guidelines in research are vital.
• Controversial experiments, such as those by Milgram, Zimbardo, and Asch, have ethical implications, leading to awareness of the need for ethical codes and their implementation in scientific research.
• Unethical experiments involving human subjects must be avoided.

Nature vs. Nurture

• A case study explores genetics and the environment.
• The nature vs. nurture debate is addressed through gender identity discussion, including the interplay of genetics and environment in shaping gender identity.
• David Reimer's case highlights the role of nature and nurture in gender identity.

Gender

• Examining sex vs. gender.
• Gender roles have an impact on society.
• A discussion of how society shapes our understanding of gender roles, using the example of "Tough Guise."
• Understanding the impact of media and social structures on masculinity is discussed in the context of the concept "Tough Guise."
• Analysis of violence, media, and masculinity are explored.
• Artifacts help understand how society shapes our understanding of gender roles.

Major Theorists & Theories

• Piaget identified four major stages of cognitive development.
• Erikson outlined eight stages of psychosocial development.
• Kohlberg's theory details six stages of moral development.
• Bingham and Stryker, Cooley, Mead, and Gilligan's theories offer alternative perspectives to Erikson, focusing on different aspects of development.

Birth Order

• Characteristics related to birth order are studied.
• Test formats include multiple-choice, short answer, and long answers.

Explore key concepts in communication, socialization, and rites of passage. This quiz examines the impact of mass media, the role of agents of socialization, and the ethical guidelines in social science research. Test your knowledge on these important topics!