The document discusses the negative effects of technology and gambling on socialization. It examines how social trends like divorce and crime fears isolate people. Television, video games, music, and cell phones can reduce social interaction by taking time away from others and discouraging communication. The document also categorizes different types of gamblers and identifies motives like confirming existence and self-worth that drive gambling behavior. Problems with gambling include financial issues and addiction.

1. Chapter 10 Discussion Questions: 1) What social trends are contributing to shutting people off from interacting with one another? 2) What are the negative effects on socialization from: A) Television? B) Video Games? C) Music? D) Cell Phones? Chapter 11 Discussion Questions: 1) Explain the different types of gamblers. 2) What are the 2 motives that underlie gambling? 3) What are some problems of gambling?

2. SOCIAL TRENDS CONTRIBUTING TO SHUTTING PEOPLE OFF FROM INTERACTING WITH ONE ANOTHER 1) HIGH DIVORCE RATES 2) FEAR OF CRIME 3) RELIANCE ON TECHNOLOGY (WORK & HOME)

3. SOCIALIZATION -”THE PROCESS OF PROVIDING AN INDIVIDUAL WITH THE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR PARTICIPATING WITHIN SOCIETY.” SKILLS: 1) NORMS -ESTABLISHED STANDARDS. 2) CUSTOMS -LONG ESTABLISHED PRACTICES. 3) LAWS -REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED IN A COMMUNITY BY SOME FORM OF AUTHORITY. IS SOCIALIZATION IN OUR SOCIETY DECLING?

4. WHAT ARE THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF TELEVISION ON SOCIALIZATION?

5. NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF TELEVISION ON SOCIALIZATION 1) LESS TIME FOR FAMILIES TO SPEND QUALITY TIME TOGETHER. 2) BREAKS DOWN THE ABILITY TO DO SEQUENTIAL THINKING. 3) DISTORTS REALITY. 4) DIMINISHES SEXUAL ACTIVITY AMONG MALES (CATHEXIS). 5) OVEREXPOSURE TO SEX CONTRIBUTES TO SEXUAL DISSATISFACTION & DESENSITIZATION (TELEVISION).

7. WHAT ARE THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF VIDEO GAMES ON SOCIALIZATION?

8. NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF VIDEO GAMES ON SOCIALIZATION 1) EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE. 2) ENCOURAGES IMMORAL BEHAVIOR. 3) GENDER BIAS. POSITIVE EFFECTS OF VIDEO GAMES ON SOCIALIZATION 1) SUBSTITUTE FOR UNDESIRABLE GROUP BEHAVIOR. 2) SHARING/TEAMWORK. 3) HELP BRIDGE RACIAL DIFFERENCES.

9. WHAT ARE THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF MUSIC ON SOCIALIZATION?

10. NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF MUSIC ON SOCIALIZATION 1) LOUD MUSIC CAN MAKE CONVERSATION DIFFICULT. 2) HEADPHONES SHUT US OFF FROM THE OUTSIDE WORLD. 3) NEGATIVE MESSAGES IN LYRICS. POSITIVE EFFECTS OF MUSIC ON SOCIALIZATION 1) PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE TO CONGREGATE AROUND A COMMON EXPERIENCE. 2) FOSTERS GROUP HARMONY & REDUCES SOCIAL DISTANCE AMONG GROUP MEMBERS.

11. WHAT ARE THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF CELL PHONES ON SOCIALIZATION?

13. TYPES OF FRIENDSHIPS 1) Reciprocal: -Relationship that involves equal giving and receiving. -The friends have equal status and both give love and loyalty to each other. 2) Receptive: -In this relationship, only one person gives love and loyalty. -The friends have unequal status. 3) Associative: -The loyalty and fondness in this relationship are not deep. -The relationship is based on a situation or an acquaintance.

14. CHAPTER 11

16. TYPES OF GAMBLERS 1) CASUAL: -GAMBLE BECAUSE OF CURIOSITY OR FOR SOCIAL REASONS, USUALLY ON IMPULSE. 2) OCCASIONAL: -GAMBLE ON PREDETERMINED SPECIAL OCCASIONS OR AS AN ESCAPE; THEY SPEND A GREAT DEAL OF TIME & MONEY WHEN THEY GAMBLE. 3) RISKY: -GAMBLE TO SEEK RISK RATHER THAN ENJOYMENT. 4) PROFESSIONAL: -GAMBLE FOR ECONOMIC GAIN NOT ENJOYMENT. 5) HABITUAL: -INTEGRATE GAMBLING INTO THEIR REAL LIFE AND GAMBLE WITHOUT GIVING IT MUCH THOUGHT. 6) SERIOUS : -HAVE AN INTRINSIC (INTERNAL) INTERST IN GAMBLING YET ARE ABLE TO CONTROL IT AND STICK TO PREDETERMINED LIMITS. 7) OBSESSIVE: -PEOPLE WHO SEEK AN ESCAPE FROM THE REAL WORLD AND BECOME PREOCCUPIED WITH GAMBLING.