Name: Kerriyonna Shavers

Fill in the Blanks: (30 points, 3 points for each correct answer)

1. Socialization is the term used by sociologists in referring to the lifelong process whereby
people learn the attitudes, values, and behaviors appropriate for members of a particular
culture.
2. In everyday speech, the term personality is used to refer to a person’s typical patterns of
attitudes, needs, characteristics, and behavior.
3. Studies of twins raised apart suggest that both similar and differences influence human
development.
4. A(n) significant other is an individual such as a parent, friend, or teacher who is most
important in the development of the self.
5. Early work in psychology , such as that by Sigmund Freud, stressed the role of inborn
drives—among them the drive for sexual gratification—in channeling human behavior.
6. The Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget developed the cognitive development theory of
development.
7. Preparation for many aspects of adult life begins with anticipatory socialization during
childhood and adolescence and continues throughout our lives as we prepare for new
responsibilities.
8. Resocialization is particularly effective when it occurs within a(n) total institution.
9. The functionalist perspective emphasizes the role of schools in teaching the values and
customs of the larger society.
10. As children grow older, the family becomes less important in social development, while less
groups become more important.

Define the following terms: (50 points, 5 points each, must use complete sentences with
proper punctuation, where applicable give an example)

1. Face-work: The change from a person's true identity to the one they show to society in order
to communicate with or lead others.

2. Midlife crisis: When a person's life undergoes a dramatic change that causes emotions of
unease, dissatisfaction, and anxiety.

3. Role taking: The process of putting oneself in another person's shoes to comprehend their
viewpoint.

4. Degradation ceremony: A ritual that changes, or is meant to change, a person's identity or

standing into one that is lower on the hierarchy of a group or institution
5. Significant other: Any person who has a significant impact on another person, especially in
terms of that person's self-perception and socialization.

6. Sandwich Generation: Folks in their middle years, typically in their 40s and 50s, who are
taking care of both their aging parents and their own children.

7. Resocialization: The idea of adjusting to changing standards or ideals in society or culture.

8. Dramaturgical express:The components of human interactions depend on the audience, the

setting, and the time.

9. Impression management: The method by which people attempt to influence how others see
them.

10. Total institution:It is a group that has almost complete control over the lives of its members.
Total institutions include boarding schools, orphanages, military units, youth detention facilities,
and prisons.

Short Answer Questions: (20 points, 5 points each question; must use complete sentences
with proper punctuation)

1. Identify and describe a rite of passage in your culture. Why are rites of passage important?

Rituals and rites of passage are typically significant for social, religious, or spiritual reasons.
Rituals and rites of passage are two examples of how culture affects how people act and behave.
They are crucial in maintaining the stability of society.

2. In current United State society day care is one of the agents of socialization. Were you ever in a
day care program? If so, do you recall the experience as good or bad? In general, do you think it
desirable to expose young children to the socializing influence of day care? Should the costs of day
care programs be paid by the government, by private sector, or entirely by parents?

Yes, that was excellent.Because not every parent can afford child care, I do believe it depends on
the parents. I believe that when kids are able to assist themselves, the government should step in
and assist the parents.

3. Describe the ways in which media and technology impact youth in the United States.
Social media are extremely influential. Not all of the influence is positive; it is primarily
negative. Little children should not be exposed to things that they are not ready for. Children and
teenagers should be kept in check because they help people realize that not everyone intends to
act foolishly, thus extreme caution must be taken. On the other side, it teaches them and takes
them to new locations. Social media usage is just as important as the content itself.

4. Look at the bar graph in you textbook 4-3 Teens Controlling Access to their Social Media and
answer the following question:

Were you surprised at how many teens restrict their social media posts, or how few? Explain
your answer.

My mother set limits on how much time I could spend on social media, therefore I do believe
that's the case.

Have you ever restricted access to your social media posts by your parents or anyone else?
why or why not?

Yes, when I was younger I wasn't permitted to have a Facebook account until I reached a certain
age, so I made my own, and I believe it was for the better because there was a lot of predators on
Facebook.