Autocratic Leader

My high school volleyball coach was an autocratic leader in the sense that he had a goal and that was to make us a great team. At the beginning of the season he would tell us his expectations and individually tell us are place on the team. He established rules and regulations, or policies in other words. He was the best coach I've ever had the chance to play for, and that is because he was determined and knew exactly how he wanted things to run.

Autocratic Leader- leaders who determine the group policies and assign tasks.

Bounded Relationships

This is my club volleyball team from my junior year of high school. For the most part, I haven't seen or spoken to half the girls I played with that year. We were only friends for the simple reason that we were on the same team and were with each other at practice and at tournaments. This is an example of a bounded relationship.

Bounded Relationships- are relationships that exist only under specific conditions

Gender

Starting when we're little kids, society places expectations on us as to what we should dress like, and what toys we should play with. The add below is an example of mixed gender rolls, the little boy in the spiderman suit is not suppose to be pushing a baby stroller like he is playing house. At the same time, the little girl is playing on a tractor. These are the misconceptions society has on Gender today.

Gender- the expectations of behavior and attitude hat a society considers proper for ales and females.

Authoritative Style

My parents are very supportive of me, even though they have strong opinions and strict rules, they always listen to my opinions. If there is room for compromise in an argument they are always willing to work with me. This is an example of Authoritative Style parenting, they are not too lenient and not too strict.

Authoritative Style- a parenting style in which parents listen to their children's input while consistently enforcing the preset rules.

Game Stage

Volleyball has become the main focus in my life as I've grown up and gotten better. Now it is what is getting me through college. I play because it makes me happy, but also because I know that people have watched me play growing up and have seen me improve. These people have high hopes and expectations for me, they're all following my college career and I hope I don't let them down. This is an example of me being in the Game Stage, where I know the expectations others have for me.

Game Stage- is Mead's third stage of development that never truly ends, and is the stage in which we behind to understand that others have expectations and demands placed upon them.

Imitation Stage

The baby in the video below is imitating the Beyonce video he sees on the television. Some of the moves she makes, the baby follows right after the best he can. This is an example of the Imitation Stage, even though he does not know what he is doing exactly, he sees others doing it and copies.

Imitation Stage- Is Mead's first stage of development, which is the period from birth to about age 2, and is the stage at which children merely copy the behaviors of those around them.

Nature Theory

These are my parents, the most influential people in my life. Some say I look a lot like my mom, but I act exactly like my dad. This is an example of Nature Theory, even though I do not realize it. My dad and I have very similar personalities, sense of humors and behavioral traits. 

Nature Theory- states that the genes we get from our parents at conception are the primary causes of human behaviors.

Conformity

Mean Girls is full of examples of conformity. From the first day of school, Cady sees how other girls in the school dress, act and talk.  She transforms herself into one of the Mean Girls in order to fit in and earn her place in the school, even though it starts as a joke, she finds herself so far into it she actually turns into a mean girl. This is an example of conformity because it exemplifies Cady altering her behavior to what she believes is appropriate.

Conformity- the degree to which we will alter our behavior, attitudes, and points of view to fit our perceived expectation of what is appropriate.

Social Network

Facebook has become a way of life world wide in the past 5 years. Posting pictures, videos and updating statuses, you can follow every move of your friends and family. A popular social network among all ages and all cultures, the world of Facebook is only growing and becoming more and more complex.

Social Network- the web of ties you have with others

Triad

Back in Amarillo, I have two life long best friends who just happen to be brother and sister. My boyfriend, Thomas, has been my best friend and we're gone to school together since I can remember. And his sister, Marnie, is my best girlfriend. Together, we have a very complicated relationship but it couldn't be more perfect. We are a triad, which is hard at times because jealousy gets in the way, taking sides during arguments, and the fact that they are brother and sister is very difficult to handle as a girlfriend/best friend. I wouldn't change our relationships for the world though.

Triad- is a group consisting of three people.

Reference Group

Every year the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show come on national television, with millions of young woman, and millions more young boys watching every moment. These beautiful tall, skinny, fit woman walk down the runway partially dressed for the world to see. A true source of entertainment for most Americans, but also a reference group for young girls comparing themselves to each model that walks down the runway.

Reference Group- is the group that you use to evaluate yourself.

In-Group Bias

Being born and raised in the Texas panhandle, I feel an extreme closeness to Texas and all she stands for. I have family from out of state and there are always friendly family arguments about where were from and which place is better. I know, as a true Texas, that we are the best state in this country. There is no place else like it! Im guilty of being apart of an In-Group Bias.

In-Group Bias- is a group from which we are disconnected.

In-Group

Mean Girls is a perfect example of an In-Group, these three girls have complete control over the entire school. Every girl looks to them for the latest trend, and seek acceptance from them on a daily basis.

In-Group- is a group to which we feel an affinity or closness.

Gestures

Sign language is an amazing thing widely known and used by deaf people all over the world. Some of these symbols and gestures are used in everyday life, such as "I love you"..

Gestures- symbols we make using our bodies, such as facial expressions, hand movements, eye contact, and over types of body language.

Altruistic Suicide

The September 11th terrorist attacks were one of the most memorable moments experienced by my generation. Even though I was only in the 5th grade at the time, I will never forget the horrifying images on the news, playing over and over again on my television. Bodies flying in the air from stories up, with no chance of survival. Feeling so wrapped up in the moment, there was no escape for those who's offices were above the crash, giving a perfect example of altruistic suicide.

Altruistic Suicide- suicides that occur when the level of solidarity is exceptionally high and when the individual views the group's interest as superior to all other interests.

Primary Group

Back at home, I have a very tightly knit family and close friends. I have been blessed with two amazing parents that would do absolutely anything for me at the drop of a hat, and a sister that is truly my best friend. These are the people I can always trust and count on, they're my primary group.

Primary Group- are groups that are small, intimate, and enduring.