An image of yourself as having an identity separate from other people

An image of yourself based on what you believe others think of you

those people whose reactions are most important to your self-concept or who forms your “looking glass”

Assuming another person’s viewpoint and using that viewpoint to shape self-concept

Integrated conception of the norms, values, and beliefs of one’s community or society

set of individuals of roughly the same age and interests

means of communication designed to reach the general population

the stages of development individuals pass through between birth and death

places in which people are separated from the rest of society and controlled by officials in charge

The process by which people give up old norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors.

The process in which people adopt new norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors.

group whose norms and values are used to guide behavior; group with whom you identify

The process of preparing (in advance) for new norms, values attitudes, and behaviors.