Question

socialization is how we learn the values, beliefs, and norms of our society. it shapes who we are and how we act with others. four important concepts in socialization are self - concept, the looking - glass self, significant others, and role - taking.

self - concept is how we see ourselves, including our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. our self - concept is shaped by our experiences and what others say or do.

the looking - glass self is an idea from charles horton cooley. it means that we develop our self - concept by imagining how others see us, thinking about their judgments, and then feeling a certain way about ourselves because of those judgments.

significant others are people who greatly influence us, such as family, friends, teachers, and mentors. they shape our self - concept and values through their support or criticism.

role - taking is when we try to understand things from another person’s point of view. this helps us communicate better and show empathy, as we can adjust our actions based on how others feel or think.

by understanding these concepts, we can better understand ourselves and our relationships with others.

fill in the blank: fill in the blank with the correct words.

1. ____________ is the process where we learn and internalize the values and norms of society.
2. the idea that we see ourselves as others see us is called the ____________ self.
3. people like family members or close friends who have a big impact on our lives are called ____________.
4. ____________ is how we think about and view ourselves, including our feelings and beliefs.
5. the ability to see things from another person’s perspective is known as ____________.

word bank: self - concept, significant others, socialization, role - taking, looking - glass

multiple choice questions: choose the correct answer from the choices for each question.

1. which of the following is an example of role - taking?

a. a) ignoring someone’s feelings
b. b) trying to understand why a friend is upset
c. c) only talking about your own problems
d. d) refusing to listen to others

Explanation:

1. The text defines socialization as the process of learning and internalizing society's values and norms.
2. The looking - glass self is the idea of seeing ourselves as others see us.
3. Significant others are those like family and close friends who have a big impact on our lives.
4. Self - concept is how we think about and view ourselves including feelings and beliefs.
5. Role - taking is the ability to see things from another person's perspective. For the multiple - choice question, role - taking involves understanding another's feelings, so trying to understand why a friend is upset is an example.

Answer:

1. Socialization
2. looking - glass
3. significant others
4. self - concept
5. role - taking

Multiple Choice: 1. B. Trying to understand why a friend is upset