Chapter 5: Socialization

The process of growing up and learning how to live in society is called...

• Normalization

• Adulthood

• Socialization

• Social Self

Which is NOT a primary agent of socialization?

• Peer groups

• Siblings

• Media

• Workplace

Answer explanation

The five primary agents of socialization:

1. 1. Family

2. 2. School

3. 3. Peer groups

4. 4. Media

5. 5. Workplace

Not siblings

True or False?: As groups grow in size, the number of relationships they contain becomes higher and more complex.

• True

• False

________ status is something that is assigned to people by society and cannot be changed easily.

What is a reference group that a person has a negative connection to?

• Out group

• In group

• Secondary group

• Primary group

Answer explanation

In groups provide a positive connection & bond.

Group groups have a negative connection. Primary groups: Small groups that provide feelings of belonging.

Secondary groups: Large groups, more impersonal

What is an organized group with a clearly defined hierarchy?

• Triad

• Secondary Groups

• Bureaucracy

• In group

Unofficial aspects of culture (behaviors, values, etc) that children are taught in school

• Hidden curriculum

• Rite of passage

• Role taking

• Peer group

What is the Id?

• Unconscious part of mind (pleasure)

• Moral part of mind (conscience)

• Balance between unconscious and moral parts of mind

True or False: Socialization ends around the age of 25.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False! Socialization continues throughout the lifespan.