1. SOCIALIZATION

2. Who has the most influence on your Socialization?? ParentsPeers Clothing- Clothing- Religious Beliefs- Religious Beliefs- College/Career- College/Career- Alcohol- Alcohol- Dating- Dating- School- School-

3. What is it? How would you define socialization? How would you define socialization? Who is involved? Who is involved? How does it relate to society? How does it relate to society?

4. Slang terms of YOUR generation…

7. Definition: Socialization- learning how to participate in group life Socialization- learning how to participate in group life What would we be like without it? What would we be like without it? Boring, isolated, chaotic, extreme introvert, animalistic… Boring, isolated, chaotic, extreme introvert, animalistic… Socialization is part of personality formation! Socialization is part of personality formation!

8. We consider most actions to be natural and “normal” We consider most actions to be natural and “normal” THAT’S NOT THE CASE!! THAT’S NOT THE CASE!! Nearly ALL aspects of social life are learned I.E. walking patterns *United States VS traditional India

9. When does socialization begin? When does socialization begin? AT BIRTH AT BIRTH When does socialization end? When does socialization end? AT DEATH AT DEATH The most important and critical time for socialization = The most important and critical time for socialization = Early years (approx. 0 to 5) Early years (approx. 0 to 5) Walking, talking, loving Walking, talking, loving

10. Monkeys and Socialization

11. The Experiment: Early 1960s Early 1960s Conducted by psychologist Harry Harlow Conducted by psychologist Harry Harlow It showed the negative effects of social isolation on monkeys It showed the negative effects of social isolation on monkeys

12. Details of the experiment: Details of the experiment: The monkeys were removed from their mothers at birth and given two options; a fake wire monkey or a fake cloth monkey. The monkeys were removed from their mothers at birth and given two options; a fake wire monkey or a fake cloth monkey. Even though the wire monkey was the only source of food the baby monkeys went to the soft and warm cloth monkey. Even though the wire monkey was the only source of food the baby monkeys went to the soft and warm cloth monkey. The monkeys growing up with the wire mother were psychologically stressed and withdrawn. The monkeys growing up with the wire mother were psychologically stressed and withdrawn.

13. How does Harlow’s experiment relate to humans? Can we even compare the results to humans? Can we even compare the results to humans? YES! YES! Human example= isolated (or feral) children 1) Anna- forced to live in a small room until age 5 and she only was given milk to drink 2) Isabelle- hidden with her unwed mother (the mother was deaf) in a dark room until Isabelle was 6 years old. What difference does the mother make?

14. Genie’s characteristics Weight- 59 pounds Weight- 59 pounds Height- 54 inches Height- 54 inches Incontinent Incontinent Unable to chew Unable to chew Barely able to swallow Barely able to swallow Unable to focus her eyes beyond 12 feet Unable to focus her eyes beyond 12 feet Unable to cry Unable to cry Could not fully extend her arms or legs Could not fully extend her arms or legs Could not tell the difference between hot and cold Could not tell the difference between hot and cold Spoke very little. “Stopit”, “Nomore”, and other negative Spoke very little. “Stopit”, “Nomore”, and other negative She only understood about 20 words She only understood about 20 words

15. Update on Genie Currently living in California in a home for adults 54 years old 54 years old not much recent information

16. ISOLATED CHILDREN ARE ABUSED BOTH EMOTIONALLY AND SOCIALLY. ISOLATED CHILDREN ARE ABUSED BOTH EMOTIONALLY AND SOCIALLY. It is hard to ever recover after missing the early years of socialization- especially if you were isolated by yourself. It is hard to ever recover after missing the early years of socialization- especially if you were isolated by yourself. These kids may have otherwise led very normal lives… These kids may have otherwise led very normal lives…

17. Socialization and the Self What is the self? What is the self? Made up of two parts… Made up of two parts… 1. “me”= the part created through socialization 1. “me”= the part created through socialization 2. “I”= the part that accounts for unlearned, spontaneous acts 2. “I”= the part that accounts for unlearned, spontaneous acts “I” want to steal a piece of your candy but lets check with “me” first…

18. Socialization and the Self cont… Keep this in mind: Socialization involves indirect reinforcement through modeling. Keep this in mind: Socialization involves indirect reinforcement through modeling. Self-concept- your image of yourself as having an identity separate from others Self-concept- your image of yourself as having an identity separate from others What is your self-concept? What is your self-concept? Take a minute to write down several (4-5) sentences about yourself. NO PHYSICAL FEATURES! Values, attitudes, beliefs, personality, hobbies, or interests… Take a minute to write down several (4-5) sentences about yourself. NO PHYSICAL FEATURES! Values, attitudes, beliefs, personality, hobbies, or interests…

19. Looking-glass self- a self concept based on our idea of others’ judgment of us Looking-glass self- a self concept based on our idea of others’ judgment of us How does this work? How does this work? 1. perception 1. perception 2. interpret the perception 2. interpret the perception 3. response 3. response IN OTHER WORDS: Other people and society are your mirror and that’s how you shape your personality.

21. POP QUIZ 1. In your own words, what is socialization? 1. In your own words, what is socialization? 2. What psychologist performed the socialization and isolation experiment with monkeys? 2. What psychologist performed the socialization and isolation experiment with monkeys? 3. What are the three stages of role taking? (need to be in order) 3. What are the three stages of role taking? (need to be in order) 4. When it comes to the self, what part is created through socialization? (stable and predictable) 4. When it comes to the self, what part is created through socialization? (stable and predictable) 5. Give one example (other than Genie) of an isolated child. 5. Give one example (other than Genie) of an isolated child.

22. Socialization and Age Take a few minutes to jot down your ideas. Take a few minutes to jot down your ideas. HW- complete the sheet by asking an adult for their opinion… HW- complete the sheet by asking an adult for their opinion… *Share your responses with the person next to you. *Share your responses with the person next to you. Share with the class! Share with the class!

23. Socialization Notes Cont… There are 4 major agents of socialization There are 4 major agents of socialization 1) Family 1) Family 2) School 2) School 3) Peer Group 3) Peer Group 4) Mass Media 4) Mass Media

24. #1= Family #1= Family Family is where we learn: Family is where we learn: talking and walking talking and walking manners manners personal hygiene personal hygiene values values religion religion we inherit a social class we inherit a social class

25. Parenting styles There are several types of parents: There are several types of parents: 1) authoritarian 1) authoritarian -very strict, demanding, and controlling -very strict, demanding, and controlling 2) authoritative 2) authoritative -demanding and controlling but warm and supportive -demanding and controlling but warm and supportive 3) permissive 3) permissive -laid back, few rules -laid back, few rules 4) uninvolved 4) uninvolved -neither supportive or controlling -neither supportive or controlling

26. #2= School #2= School This is the first place you are involved in impersonal relationships This is the first place you are involved in impersonal relationships Rewards and punishments are based on performance Rewards and punishments are based on performance i.e. little kid’s art project i.e. little kid’s art project

27. #3= Peers #3= Peers People around your same age with similar interests People around your same age with similar interests Question to think about: Question to think about: At your current age, do your friends or family have more influence on your life? At your current age, do your friends or family have more influence on your life? #4= Mass Media #4= Mass Media i.e. TV, internet, magazines, ads i.e. TV, internet, magazines, ads

28. Socialization after Childhood Desocialization- Desocialization- People give up old norms, attitudes, and behaviors People give up old norms, attitudes, and behaviors This usually takes place in a total institution This usually takes place in a total institution Resocialization- Resocialization- People adopt new norms, attitudes, and behaviors People adopt new norms, attitudes, and behaviors

29. Quiz Review Look over your vocab, notes, and role taking chart. Look over your vocab, notes, and role taking chart. In-class assignment: In-class assignment: Pg. 133 #1-9, 11, 15 Pg. 133 #1-9, 11, 15 For the vocabulary, 1-8, write out the sentence For the vocabulary, 1-8, write out the sentence 9 and 11 do not need to be in complete sent. 9 and 11 do not need to be in complete sent. Write 2-3 sentences for 15 Write 2-3 sentences for 15

30. After the quiz: #1= On the colored slips of paper #1= On the colored slips of paper Male and Female pet peeves On your slip of paper, write down a complaint or pet peeve about the opposite sex… Start the comment out with “They…” I.E. They care too much about sports. #2= On a note card #2= On a note card Topics for Friday’s discussion

32. Socialization and Gender… #1- Gender Roles #1- Gender Roles #2- Male and Female pet peeves #2- Male and Female pet peeves On your slip of paper, write down a complaint or pet peeve about the opposite sex… On your slip of paper, write down a complaint or pet peeve about the opposite sex… Start the comment out with “They…” Start the comment out with “They…” I.E. They care too much about sports. I.E. They care too much about sports.