Socialization

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Socialization
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The Early Years

• Ch. 4- Socialization

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Heredity

• The passing on of certain biological traits from
  parents to children.
• List what do you think is inherited?

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Inherited

• Physical structure
• Intelligence
• Special capabilities
• Temperament
• drives

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Instinct

• An innate pattern of behavior.
• List what instincts are observed in animals.

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Instincts in Animals

• Birds building nests
• Salmon returning to die 3 yrs after hatching
• Ducks knowing how to swim
• Organized colonies of bees and ants

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What instincts do humans possess?
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Human Instincts

• Humans are not instinctive beings. If something
  is instinctive, it is a part of everyone in the
  species.
• Reflexes
• Drives
• Voluntary Involuntary Muscle Movements

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• Humans possess certain hereditary advantages over
  animals which enable us to advance far beyond the
  animal kingdom.
• Examples upright position, thumb, superior
  brain nervous system, advanced vocal apparatus.

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Nature v. Nurture

• Are humans beings a product of heredity or a
  product of our environment?

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List the chief agents in the socialization
process
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Chief Agents

• Parents
• Siblings
• Immediate family
• Neighbors
• Play groups
• Teachers
• Clubs
• Sports

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Sex Identification
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Infancy and Preschool

• Males Females
• Basic Colors
• Clothing
• Toys
• Activities

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Elementary Middle School

• Males Females
• Clothing style of dress
• Social activities
• School electives
• Duties at home
• Outside activities

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High School Young Adulthood

• Males Females
• Domestic responsibilities
• Career choices
• Organizations
• Recreational activities

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Assignment

• There are a number of educational television
  shows directed at the preschool age group that
  are designed to teach wholesome attitudes and
  values.
• Watch an educational television show (Sesame
  Street) and describe each show and the lesson
  being taught. (2 different shows)