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PROCESS OF SOCIALIZATION. The stages that an individual goes through, from the raw material of personality at birth to the full emergence of the self
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PROCESS OF SOCIALIZATION • The stages that an individual goes through, from the raw material of personality at birth to the full emergence of the self • Social Scientists have come up with numerous theories to try to break down into stages this process of absorbing our experiences to become complete selves
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SELF ACTUALIZED/FULFILLED PERSON • Has a good understanding of how people and the world work • is kind to all types of people but also honest about people’s shortcomings • enjoys privacy and independence; has a few strong and very deep friendships • appreciates each day; tries to bring joy into each day as well as meet commitments • has a good understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SELF ACTUALIZED/FULFILLED PERSON CONTINUED • Is a creative risk taker; good problem solver who works well on their own or in groups • can resist peer pressure to accept group values - has self selected value • Cares about people; is democratic and open to new people and new ideas • Does not allow emotions to control their personality
THEORIES TO BE STUDIED: Psychosexual theory - Sigmund Freud Cognitive Development Theory - Jean Piaget Social Experience Theory - Charles Horton Cooley and George Herbert Mead Psychosocial Theory - Erik Erikson Moral Development Theory - Lawrence Kohlberg Gender Based Theory - Carol Gilligan You and your group will present one of the theories and must answer the following questions: 1. What is the main idea of the theory? 2. List the stages and ages of the theory with a brief summary/definition of each 3. What, if any, are the problems with the theory? THEORIES OF SOCIALIZATION
Your Presentation • Should be no more than 5 mins • Should involve ALL group members • Should answer all 3 questions • Should be clear and easy to understand • Could be entertaining • Could give examples • Could have props • Could involve a short skit • Could be very helpful for your next project!!
PORTFOLIO #5 CHOOSE ONE THEORY (INCLUDING MASLOW) AND USE IT TO ANALYZE WHERE YOU CURRENTLY ARE IN THE SOCIALIZATION PROCESS.