SOCI 1005 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Mass Media, Sigmund Freud, Erving Goffman
29 Jul 2015
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Socialization- the lifelong process through which people learn the attitudes, values, and behaviors appropriate for members of a particular culture. Self- a distinct identity that sets us apart from others. Looking glass self- a concept that emphasizes the self as the product of our social interactions. I the acting self that exists in relation to me. Me- the socialized self that plans actions and judge performances based on the standards we have learned from others. Significant other- an individual who is most important in the development of the self, such as a parent, friends, or teacher. Symbol- a gesture, object, or word that forms the basis of human communication. Role taking- the process of mentally assuming the perspective of another and responding from that imagined viewpoint. Generalized other- the attitudes, viewpoints, and expectations of society as a whole that we take into account in our behavior.
