Chapter 4 continued…

As you become an adult, new roles develop in …       __________________ – discard old behaviour & change to new behaviour ___________________– allows people to learn & practice role behaviour before they take on the new role Major questions in terms of socialization:  How do individuals form an identity?  How do individuals choose an occupation?

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Who are you?

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What is Self-Esteem?

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How are these questions related to Symbolic Interactionism

 Self according to Erikson:     Self according to Freud:  mature ego that is able to modify one’s ideas & action to fit into the real world in culturally appropriate ways  Self according to Daniel Levinson:   Self-Esteem – not only a sense of “who you are” but also a sense of “who you will be”

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Define problem & your expectations for a solution

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Identify the alternatives available

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Evaluate the alternatives

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Choose the most effective alternative

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Act on the decision

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Evaluate the decision

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The family is …  .  the primary role for your identity development  where people support you in completing challenging activities  .

 where you acquire much of your personality  where you develop your race, religion & ethnicity  where you get instant feedback on your decisions – praise, discipline  .

School is where you …  Develop competence – ability to accomplish things that are worthwhile  .

 Achieve your first step of independence  Get feedback from teachers & peers  As a adolescent can choose your peers

Some people live to work, others work to live     .

An American study suggest that 88% of women & 91% of men identify their work as a major part of their identity Satisfaction in the workplace is linked to better health, lower stress levels, & the ability to balance home & work Choosing an occupation is relatively new –

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Families provide

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Schools provide

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Society provides

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Research Study – The Seasons of Life

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Read Page 105

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Review Daniel Levinsons’s Research Study

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Case Study – Ian Enters the Adult World

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Read Page 120

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Questions 1 to 3