Sociology: Unit 3 (Midterm Review)

What is socialization?

• A biological process that determines personality

• The process through which people learn the acceptable language, norms, values, and behaviors of a society

• A method of learning specific to childhood

• The study of social behavior in animals

What does socialization contribute to?

• Personality development

• Economic development

• Technological advancements

• Historical research

What is the nature vs. nurture debate about?

• The effectiveness of different parenting styles

• Whether education or entertainment has more influence on children

• If personality and behaviors are due to biological genes or environment

• The differences between various natural habitats

What is sociobiology?

• A theory of social interactions

• The study of biological reasons for social behavior

• The study of society's laws

• The biological study of social insects

What did Charles Darwin contribute to sociobiology?

• Principles of psychology

• The concept of the social contract

• Ideas on natural selection

• The theory of relativity

What is the 'self'?

• A genetic trait

• An identity that sets us apart from others

• An academic discipline

• A type of social behavior

What theory did Charles Horton Cooley develop?

• Cognitive dissonance theory

• Social conflict theory

• The looking-glass self

• Behavioral theory

What are the stages of George Herbert Mead's theory?

• Id, ego, and superego stages

• Introduction, development, and conclusion stages

• Observation, orientation, and decision stages

• Preparatory, play, and game stages

What is anticipatory socialization?

• Learning about a culture before visiting a new country

• Rehearsing for a new role, occupation, or relationship

• Remembering past social interactions

• Predicting future societal changes

What is resocialization?

• Socializing in a new city

• The process of discarding past patterns and adopting new ones

• Revisiting old friendships

• Learning social skills in early childhood