SOC 101 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Mass Society, Marshall Mcluhan, Socioeconomics

• School: University of Kentucky
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 101
• Professor: Jordan Brown

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Concepts: you should be able to define and apply the following concepts to examples on the exam. After making sure you understand the definitions of each concept i would suggest trying to think of examples of each of the concepts, or cases when each concept would apply. Try to think of examples of your own that are not from class. If you are unable to think of your own examples this may be a good indication that you don"t understand the concept quite as well as you think from just the definition. Socialization how we learn the culture through contact with others, infants gradually become self-aware, knowledgeable human beings, skilled in the ways of a given culture. Perpetuates values, norms, and social practices of culture. Primary socialization- learning to be a member of a culture. Secondary socialization- learning to be a member of a specific group (e. g. occupation, hobby, enthusiast) Agents of socialization- family, peers, school, media, toys, religion.