Question

People and groups that influence our orientation to life – our self-concept, emotions, attitudes, and behaviors – are called ________. total institutions generalized others agents of socialization out-groups previous next

Answer 1

Answer:

Agents of socialization is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Socialization occurs throughout our lives but the most important phase of socialization is childhood. The agents of socialization are family, school, peer and mass media, out of these, family is the most important agent. It is through socialization that we acquire culture, learn the language, norms, attitudes, and values. Socialization is responsible for the development of personality, Parents are the person who provides the values and norms based on their social status, religion and ethnicity.

Answer 2

The ones who influence an individual’s orientation to their lives such as things like self concept, emotions, attitude and even behaviors are considered to be agents of socialization as these are factors that influence an individual or a group in their every day lives.