Exam 4: Socialization

The idea of the self-fulfilling prophecy was developed by which of the following?

In many societies, young people are more likely to initiate and support social change than the older ones. How can this difference best be explained?

Discuss the relationship between the flexible self and virtual communities.

When a child pretends to be his father in a make-believe game of "house," who is the child pretending to be?

When people enter military boot camp, they are expected to radically change themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally. What kind of socialization is this an example of?

Darlene has generally had good grades in university, until she enrolls in Professor Jameson's course. After studying for days and then failing the midterm test she gets discouraged and decides against studying for the final exam, believing that it will not make any difference in her grade. Consequently, she fails the final exam. Which sociological concept best explains Darlene's situation?

Which of the following ideas about socialization best explains why teachers' negative evaluation of students may cause the students to do poorly in school?

In Mead's theory, which concepts refer to cultural standards acquired through socialization?

In school, students are taught not only how to prepare for the job market but also how to be punctual, to cooperate with others, to defer to authorities, and so on. Which of the following refers to the latter area of teaching?

Which of the following ideas is the message of Extreme Makeover and similar shows consistent with?

What part of the educational system teaches students how to be "good citizens" once they graduate?

The gender roles that most strongly influence people are those that are the most widespread. Which of the following statements helps explain their pervasiveness?

In elementary school we learn to raise our hands and stand in line. What scholastic learning objective is this part of?

Socialization is necessary to unleash inborn potential of children to become human.

Explain the Thomas theorem and illustrate it with examples from your own experience.

In which of the following areas do peer groups often have greater influence than parents over children?

The hidden curriculum is inconsistent with the values to which many students from poor and racial-minority families are exposed at home. What is a common outcome of this situation for these students?

Which of the following is the best example of a rite of passage?

If people believe that a bank is going to fail, this can cause them to pull their money out of the bank. This, in turn, may lead to the bank's failure. What does this situation illustrate?

In Stanley Kubrick's film A Clockwork Orange (1971), a violent criminal undergoes aversion therapy while jailed. He is forced to watch violent acts such as the ones he had himself committed and experiences pain every time he watches them. What process is he undergoing?