SOC - Socialization & Child Development

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One of the key concepts in socialization and child development is the idea of childhood as a social construct. TRUE or FALSE?

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TRUE

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Childhood is NOT a critical period for socialization, the process through which individuals learn and internalize the values, norms, and behaviors of their society.

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FALSE

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Factors such as _____. _____ and ______ can significantly impact a child's experiences and opportunities.

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socioeconomic status, race, and gender

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The "looking-glass self" is a concept in sociology that describes how our sense of self is shaped by how we believe others perceive us.

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TRUE

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This idea "THE LOOKING GLASS SELF" was first proposed by American sociologist George Mead and it's based on the idea that we see ourselves reflected in the eyes of others.

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FALSE

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We imagine how we appear to others.

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This might involve considering our physical appearance, our behavior, or our personality traits.

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We imagine how others judge us based on our appearance.

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We might think about whether others see us as intelligent, attractive, or friendly.

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We develop feelings about ourselves based on these perceived judgments. We might think about whether others see us as intelligent, attractive, or friendly. If we believe others see us positively, we might feel proud or confident. But if we believe others see us negatively, we might feel ashamed or insecure. This might involve considering our physical appearance, our behavior, or our personality traits.

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If we believe others see us positively, we might feel proud or confident. But if we believe others see us negatively, we might feel ashamed or insecure.

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George Herbert Mead came up with the theory of the social self in the early 1900s. TRUE or FALSE?

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TRUE

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Name one of the main agents of socialization that begins with the letter P

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PEERS