SOCPSY 1Z03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Nonverbal Communication, Grammaticalization, Reference Group

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Social Psychology
• Course: SOCPSY 1Z03
• Professor: Karen Mc Garry

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Socialization occurs through interaction with others (agents of socialization) Fulfillment of societal roles, some ascribed, others achieved. Socialization occurs because of our roles and role obligations to groups. Sees agents of socialization tied to specific stages of life course. Birth ---> adolescence: family socialization; age 6 ---> 12: eleme school; adulthood: persons in sim roles (work, peers) School ocess cialization and nurture d meaning- tied to lementary similar. Dr. spock and his philosophies of child rearing. Structure of school system: routine, limits, responsibilities, etc. , Peers are seen as equals, interaction is usually voluntary. Many provide basis for resisting parental socialization efforts. Alder and adler developed the following group/statuses among children"s peer groups. Tv shows, books, celebrities, magazines etc. , can have all an impact on our socialization p. A type of learned behavior that is dependent on rewards and sanctions. Fixed interval: reinforce 1st correct response after a given period of time; will warran lowest responsibilities (minimum wage)