Sociology 1025A/B Chapter 4: Chapter 4 notes
29 Mar 2017
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Auxiliary traits characteristics presumed to accompany a specific master status. The subjective and social nature of the self. Self-concept an individual"s sense of who he or she is based on perceived similarities to. &difference from others: wouldn"t know who they are &hence wouldn"t be able to act without this. Socialization the lifelong process through which people learn about themselves &their various roles in society &in relation to one another o. Social identity the portion of an individual"s sense of self derived from membership in social groups. Personal identity the portion of an individual"s sense of self that renders im or her unique from others. Biological determinism the belief that human behavior is controlled by genetics. Sociobiology the belief that social behavior evolved from the need to reproduce &survive o. Behaviourism a school of thought that denies free will, emphasizes observable phenomena &claims that all behavior is learned from the environment: behaviour is the result of learning, especially through rewards &punishment.
