The common behavioral expectations of general society

Read this chapter for a review of socialization. As you read each section, consider the following topics:

  • Take note of the definition of socialization. Can you think of factors (or people) that have influenced your socialized self?
  • Take note of the main differences between the psychological and sociological theories of development.
  • Focus on the nature vs. nurture section, taking note of the different skills that are innate and those that are learned. Pay close attention to the section about Chris Langan.
  • Take note of the various agents for socialization, including family, peers, institutions, schools, work, religion, government, and media.
  • Take note of resocialization and how it differs from socialization.

Key Terms

anticipatory socialization
the way we prepare for future life roles

degradation ceremony
the process by which new members of a total institution lose aspects of their old identities and are given new ones

generalized other
the common behavioral expectations of general society

hidden curriculum

the informal teaching done in schools that socializes children to societal norms

moral development
the way people learn what is "good" and "bad" in society

nature
the influence of our genetic makeup on self-development

nurture
the role that our social environment plays in self-development

peer group
a group made up of people who are similar in age and social status and who share interests

resocialization
the process by which old behaviors are removed and new behaviors are learned in their place

self
a person's distinct sense of identity as developed through social interaction

socialization
the process wherein people come to understand societal norms and expectations, to accept society's beliefs, and to be aware of societal values

anticipatory socialization
the way we prepare for future life roles

degradation ceremony
the process by which new members of a total institution lose aspects of their old identities and are given new ones

generalized other
the common behavioral expectations of general society

hidden curriculum

the informal teaching done in schools that socializes children to societal norms

moral development
the way people learn what is "good" and "bad" in society

nature
the influence of our genetic makeup on self-development

nurture
the role that our social environment plays in self-development

peer group
a group made up of people who are similar in age and social status and who share interests

resocialization
the process by which old behaviors are removed and new behaviors are learned in their place

self
a person's distinct sense of identity as developed through social interaction

socialization
the process wherein people come to understand societal norms and expectations, to accept society's beliefs, and to be aware of societal values

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    Anticipatory Socialization the way we prepare for future life roles        
    Degradation Ceremony the process by which new members of a total institution lose aspects of their old identities and are given new ones        
    Generalized Other the common behavioral expectations of general society        
    Hidden Curriculum the informal teaching done in schools that socializes children to societal norms        
    Moral Development the way people learn what is “good” and “bad” in society        
    Nature the influence of our genetic makeup on self-development        
    Nurture the role that our social environment plays in self-development        
    Peer Group a group made up of people who are similar in age and social status and who share interests        
    Resocialization the process by which old behaviors are removed and new behaviors are learned in their place        
    Self a person’s distinct sense of identity as developed through social interaction        
    Socialization the process wherein people come to understand societal norms and expectations, to accept society’s beliefs, and to be aware of societal values        

    Is the common behavioral expectations of general society?

    The common behavioral expectations of general society. The process by which old behaviors are removed and new behaviors are learned in their place. A person's distinct sense of identity as developed through social interaction. The process trough which people are taught to be proficient members of a society.

    What is the process by which old behaviors are removed and new behaviors are learned in their place?

    Resocialization is a process that removes the socialization we have developed over time and replaces it with newly learned rules and roles. Because it involves removing old habits that have been built up, resocialization can be a stresful and difficult process.

    What is the term which refers to the influence of our genetic makeup on self

    nature. the influence of our genetic makeup on self-development. nurture.

    Which of the following is the process by which we learn our roles in society?

    Socialization is the process through which people are taught to be proficient members of a society. It describes the ways that people come to understand societal norms and expectations, to accept society's beliefs, and to be aware of societal values.