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| The process by which an individual becomes a member of a particular culture and takes on its values, beliefs, and other behaviors in order to function |
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Theory that st ates that development occurs as children participate in cultural activities alongside more experiencd partners
For example, Navajo girls learning to weave, or childrens games |
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| Valuing autonomy, independence, and personal achievement; often at the expense of the group |
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| Valuing group success, indivudal ambitions are generally set aside for the attainment of group goals |
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| Infants or young children sleep in beds with parents |
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Period between infancy and just before adolescence
This is where a majority of early socialization activities take place, such as understanding sex roles and gender identity, developing moral conscience, handling aggression, and becoming a viable member of society |
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Learning by observation and imitation
This is a characteristic of non-industrialized cultures
Also called "Street Smarts" |
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Learning that is set apart from context of every day life, typically in schools, and is characterized by an explicit curriculum
Also called "Book Smarts" |
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Ceremony or ritual that recognizes or symbolizes an individual's movement from one status to another
Traditionally in non-industrialized cultures |
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| Self-definition as a separate individual in terms of roles, attitudes, and beliefs |
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