40 Questions
What is the main focus of Symbolic Interaction Theory of Socialization?
Influence of social expectations on self
According to Karl Marx's Conflict Approach, what is the role of social customs and institutions?
Perpetuate class distinctions
How does Sigmund Freud's Conflict Approach view the development of the ego?
It redirects primal impulses into approved conduct
Which concept is central to Primary Socialization?
Role of significant others
What characterizes Anticipatory Socialization?
Preparing for new roles or statuses
What is the main concept of the Functionalist Theory of Socialization in terms of individual learning process?
Internalizing society's values reinforces social consensus
Which sociologist introduced the concept of the Looking Glass Self?
Charles Horton Cooley
What is the key idea behind the Symbolic Interaction Approach to socialization?
People derive their self-image from interactions with others
Which process involves individuals imagining how they appear to others and forming their own self-concept based on this perception?
Presentation
In the context of the Looking Glass Self concept, what does the 'mirror' represent?
Individual's self-perception through others' behavior
What term refers to the life-long process by which society transmits its cultural values to individuals?
Socialization
Which type of socialization involves learning new behaviors as one moves through different stages in life?
Secondary socialization
What is the term for the process where individuals learn the gender norms and expectations of society?
Gender socialization
Which of the following best describes primary socialization?
Learning societal norms as a child
Which term refers to the process of learning and adopting behaviors expected in future roles?
Anticipatory socialization
What is the role of the workplace in socialization?
Introducing the organization's values and teaching job skills
Which medium is the dominant source of media consumption for youth?
Television
According to research findings, how do teachers respond differently to boys and girls in the classroom?
Boys receive more attention
What is the hidden curriculum related to in the context of socialization?
Social roles through classroom interactions
How many simulated murders on television is the average child estimated to have witnessed by age 18?
18,000
What is the primary agency for socialization according to the text?
Family
Which group is considered the most influential among the young for socialization?
Peer group
What is the main aim of socialization in school according to the text?
Fostering conformity to rules
Which of the following is crucial to the development of a child's sense of self according to the text?
Strict obedience and discipline
What type of socialization prepares individuals for adult roles and successful membership in society?
Anticipatory socialization
What is the function of primary socialization?
Shaping an individual's personality traits
In the context of socialization, what does cognitive development refer to?
Thoughts, beliefs, memories, etc.
How does anticipatory socialization differ from primary socialization?
Anticipatory socialization prepares individuals for future roles
Which factor contributes to sex-role differentiation according to the text?
Social experience and learning through socialization
What analogy does the text use to explain the interaction between heredity and learning in shaping social behavior?
Seeds and soil
What is the main focus of social learning known as cultural conditioning?
Learning fundamental culture patterns of society
Which type of social learning involves the influences on an individual's personality without affecting others?
Personal social learning
What is an example of behavior learned through personal social learning, as mentioned in the text?
Fear towards an old person encountered
At what points does socialization occur throughout the life course?
At different points throughout life
Which type of socialization involves individuals learning the gender roles and expectations of society?
Gender socialization
What characterizes anticipatory socialization?
Preparing for future roles and statuses
'Personal social learning' differs from 'cultural conditioning' in that it:
Influences personality without affecting others
'Gender socialization' primarily focuses on:
Learning gender roles and expectations in society
What distinguishes 'primary socialization' from 'personal social learning'?
Primary is early in life, personal can happen at any age
What does 'secondary socialization' primarily involve?
Learning new behaviors and expectations when entering new groups or roles
Explore the concepts of Symbolic Interaction Theory focusing on how individuals learn through interactions with others, and the Conflict Approach which highlights how social class influences child rearing practices and life opportunities. Compare and contrast these two perspectives on socialization.
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