THE SELF AS A SOCIAL BEING

Socialization, as a sociological term, describes:

• 1. how people interact during social situations

• 1. how people learn societal norms, beliefs, and values

• 1. a person’s internal mental state when in a group setting

• 1. the difference between introverts and extroverts

10. Which of the following is typically the earliest agent of socialization?

• 0. Family

• 10. School

• Mass media

• Workplace

10. Why are wealthy parents more likely than poor parents to socialize their children toward creativity and problem solving?

• 1. Wealthy parents are socializing their children toward the skills of white-collar employment.

• 1. Wealthy parents are not concerned about their children rebelling against their rules.

• 1. Wealthy parents never engage in repetitive tasks.

• 1. Wealthy parents are more concerned with money than with a good education.

A person’s distinct sense of identity as developed through social interaction

• Generalized other

• Socialization

• Self

• Agents of Socialization

From a sociological perspective, which factor does not greatly influence a person’s socialization?

• Gender
  

• Class
  

• Race

• Blood type