Soc Lesson 12

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What is the term used by sociologists to describe the lifetime social experiences that help people reach their full potential as individuals?

Socialization (correct)

Social control

Human development

Culture acquisition

What is the primary influence on a person's enduring tendencies of acting, thinking, and feeling?

Environment

Genetics

Social experience (correct)

Biology

What is the main difference between humans and other living species in terms of behavior?

Humans are more intelligent

Humans are more aggressive

Humans are more social

Humans require social experience to learn culture and thrive (correct)

What is the nature vs. nurture debate about?

How much of a person's traits are influenced by heredity and environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe children who have had little to no human interaction?

Feral children Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of studying identical twins who were split apart at birth and raised in different environments?

To study the impact of genetics on personality development Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way that humans develop their personalities?

Through social experience Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind the phrase 'society makes us humans'?

That social experience transforms us into people Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the toddler discovered wandering through the forest?

He lacks human interaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the chapter?

The role of socialization in human development Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe children who are thought to have been reared by animals alone in the wilderness?

Feral children Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of research on solitary children?

The effects of socialization on human development Signup and view all the answers

What was the misconception that resulted from Charles Darwin's study on evolution?

That people from technologically underdeveloped countries are less biologically advanced Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the early stages of socialization that take place during childhood and within the family?

Primary socialization Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the hypothesis that human behavior is acquired rather than instinctive?

John B. Watson Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of nurture in determining human behavior, according to social scientists?

It plays a significant role Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe children who have grown up in severe social isolation?

Isolated youngsters Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the nature vs. nurture debate?

The balance between nature and nurture Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of research on solitary children?

It provides insights into the effects of severe social isolation Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process by which children develop social skills and knowledge?

Socialization Signup and view all the answers

What is referred to as the subsequent stages of socialization that take place apart from the family?

Secondary socialization Signup and view all the answers

What is shaped by socialization according to the passage?

Our sense of self, attitudes, and behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of our socialization into the self and emotions?

We become disciplined Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of socialization in society?

To make us obedient members of society Signup and view all the answers

What influences the self and emotions according to the passage?

Expectations of friends, parents, teachers, and local laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of socialization into one's body and emotions?

Establishing reliable restraints on behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is referred to as 'society within us'?

Our thoughts and feelings shaped by cultural norms Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of socialization according to the passage?

Crucial for our human growth Signup and view all the answers

What is shaped in accordance with cultural norms as a result of socialization?

Our thoughts, feelings, and behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of family and religious traditions in Pakistan?

They have an impact on primary socialization Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Socialization

Socialization is the process of acquiring cultural knowledge and reaching full potential as individuals through lifetime social experiences.

Society Makes us Human: Feral Children

Feral children are young children who have been raised by animals in the wilderness, often exhibiting animal-like behaviors such as biting, scratching, and growling.
They are mute, walk on all fours, and consume grass and water, showing an indifference to pain and cold.

Society Makes us Human: Isolated Children

Isolated children are those who have grown up in severe social isolation, often experiencing developmental delays and lacking fundamental social skills.
Examples include Anna, who was locked in a dark room, and the Fritzl family, whose daughter was imprisoned in the basement for 24 years.

The Role of Socialization: Nature vs Nurture

The debate between nature (heredity) and nurture (social environment) influences human behavior.
Charles Darwin's theory of evolution was misinterpreted to suggest that human behavior is instinctive and biological, leading to harmful and ethnocentric views.
The social sciences argue that behavior is acquired through nurture, and that people are equal, with cultural practices making them different.

The Role of Socialization: Nature vs Nurture (continued)

While biology plays a role in human behavior, nurture plays a larger role in determining how people behave.
Children's brains do not fully develop unless they use them from an early age, and how they are raised determines whether they reach their inherited potential.

Primary and Secondary Socialization

Primary socialization occurs in early childhood, usually within the family, and shapes cultural norms and values.
Secondary socialization occurs later, outside the family, and is influenced by exposure to technology, media, and other factors.

Socialization aims to make individuals obedient members of society, shaping their sense of self and emotions.
The self and emotions are shaped by socialization, influencing behavior and serving as a form of social control.
Socialization helps to discipline individuals, making them aware of their actions and the potential consequences of their behavior.

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Explore the concept of socialization, its role in human development, and the importance of social experiences in shaping individuals. Learn about feral and isolated children, nature vs nurture, and primary and secondary socialization.