Question 1

Biologists are of the opinion that human development is fairly changeable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of peers as socialization agents?

Accepted Answer

A)  A peer group is the first and most influential socialization agent. 
B)  A peer group is the most important factor that helps in keeping a family close. 
C)  A peer group consists of people who differ in age, social status, and interests. 
D)  All peer or friend influence is positive. 
E)  Peer influence usually increases as young children get older. 
A)  A peer group is the first and most influential socialization agent. 
B)  A peer group is the most important factor that helps in keeping a family close. 
C)  A peer group consists of people who differ in age, social status, and interests. 
D)  All peer or friend influence is positive. 
E)  Peer influence usually increases as young children get older.

Question 3

The school's primary purpose is to instruct children and enhance their cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Internalization is the process of self-evaluation and informed decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain the various opinions that arise from the nature-nurture debate.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Those who argue that

Question 6

Functionalism tells people how socialization works on a micro level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Kate is seven years old. According to Mead, she is most likely in the play stage of development and role taking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain the concept of reinforcement with examples.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Reinforcement refers

Question 9

Cross-cultural variations in male violence support the role of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  nature in shaping behavior 
B)  genetics in shaping behavior 
C)  biology in shaping behavior 
D)  heredity in shaping behavior 
E)  nurture in shaping behavior 
A)  nature in shaping behavior 
B)  genetics in shaping behavior 
C)  biology in shaping behavior 
D)  heredity in shaping behavior 
E)  nurture in shaping behavior

Question 10

Briefly discuss the positive and negative influences of peer groups.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Peer influence usuall

Question 11

_____ is the process of unlearning old ways of doing things and adopting new attitudes, values, norms, and behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Resocialization 
B)  Internalization 
C)  Incapacitation 
D)  Impression management 
E)  Anticipatory socialization 
A)  Resocialization 
B)  Internalization 
C)  Incapacitation 
D)  Impression management 
E)  Anticipatory socialization

Question 12

Lily was separated from her mother at the age of one and locked up in the barn outside her house. Nobody spoke to her or went to meet her. From time to time, she was beaten up. Many years later, she was discovered by the police. She was found to have no understanding of language and behaved more like an animal than a human being. Which of the following is most likely the cause for Lily's situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reinforcement 
B)  Internalization 
C)  Social isolation 
D)  Resocialization 
E)  Unsuccessful sex reassignment 
A)  Reinforcement 
B)  Internalization 
C)  Social isolation 
D)  Resocialization 
E)  Unsuccessful sex reassignment

Question 13

Describe the four key functions of socialization.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Socialization has fou

Question 14

Which of the following scenarios supports the argument that nurture shapes behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evelyn, like all the women in her family, outlived her husband. She was also diagnosed with diabetes at a young age. 
B)  Audrey underwent sex reassignment surgery when she was fifteen. She, however, never got accustomed to her new gender. 
C)  Logan and his twin sister were raised by positive, affirming parents. Logan, however, suffered from attention deficit disorder, which is more common among men, while his sister did not. 
D)  Grace and David have been married for ten years. Grace developed an eating disorder, whereas David became short tempered and irritable. 
E)  Benjie's father, an alcoholic, suffered from liver damage. He advised his son from a young age to avoid such destructive habits, and Benjie grew up to have a healthy lifestyle. 
A)  Evelyn, like all the women in her family, outlived her husband. She was also diagnosed with diabetes at a young age. 
B)  Audrey underwent sex reassignment surgery when she was fifteen. She, however, never got accustomed to her new gender. 
C)  Logan and his twin sister were raised by positive, affirming parents. Logan, however, suffered from attention deficit disorder, which is more common among men, while his sister did not. 
D)  Grace and David have been married for ten years. Grace developed an eating disorder, whereas David became short tempered and irritable. 
E)  Benjie's father, an alcoholic, suffered from liver damage. He advised his son from a young age to avoid such destructive habits, and Benjie grew up to have a healthy lifestyle.

Question 15

_____ is a period of both extreme helplessness and enormous physical and cognitive growth.

Accepted Answer

A)  Adulthood 
B)  The teenage years 
C)  Adolescence 
D)  Toddlerhood 
E)  The old age period 
A)  Adulthood 
B)  The teenage years 
C)  Adolescence 
D)  Toddlerhood 
E)  The old age period

Question 16

_____ occurs when people receive direct or indirect rewards or punishments for particular behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Imitation 
B)  Role conflict 
C)  Reinforcement 
D)  Evaluation 
E)  Justification 
A)  Imitation 
B)  Role conflict 
C)  Reinforcement 
D)  Evaluation 
E)  Justification

Question 17

Describe the two key points that support the argument that nature shapes behavior.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The two key points th

Question 18

_____ are an influential approach and explain socialization on a micro level.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conflict theories 
B)  Idealist strategies 
C)  Structural functionalism theories 
D)  Symbolic interaction theories 
E)  Materialist strategies 
A)  Conflict theories 
B)  Idealist strategies 
C)  Structural functionalism theories 
D)  Symbolic interaction theories 
E)  Materialist strategies

Question 19

Ryan thinks he is not as clever as the other children in his class because his teacher does not appreciate him as much as she does others. Ryan is troubled by his _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  looking-glass self 
B)  super ego 
C)  socialization skills 
D)  internalization 
E)  impression management 
A)  looking-glass self 
B)  super ego 
C)  socialization skills 
D)  internalization 
E)  impression management

Question 20

Explain how children learn to socialize in the infancy and toddlerhood stage.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Infancy and toddlerho

Biologists are of the opinion that human development is fairly changeable.

Which of the following statements is true of peers as socialization agents?

The school's primary purpose is to instruct children and enhance their cognitive development.

Internalization is the process of self-evaluation and informed decision making.

Explain the various opinions that arise from the nature-nurture debate.

Functionalism tells people how socialization works on a micro level.

Kate is seven years old. According to Mead, she is most likely in the play stage of development and role taking.

Explain the concept of reinforcement with examples.

Cross-cultural variations in male violence support the role of _____.

Briefly discuss the positive and negative influences of peer groups.

_____ is the process of unlearning old ways of doing things and adopting new attitudes, values, norms, and behavior.

Describe the four key functions of socialization.

Which of the following scenarios supports the argument that nurture shapes behavior?

_____ is a period of both extreme helplessness and enormous physical and cognitive growth.

_____ occurs when people receive direct or indirect rewards or punishments for particular behaviors.

Describe the two key points that support the argument that nature shapes behavior.

_____ are an influential approach and explain socialization on a micro level.

Ryan thinks he is not as clever as the other children in his class because his teacher does not appreciate him as much as she does others. Ryan is troubled by his _____.

Explain how children learn to socialize in the infancy and toddlerhood stage.

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Biologists are of the opinion that human development is fairly changeable.

Which of the following statements is true of peers as socialization agents?

The school's primary purpose is to instruct children and enhance their cognitive development.

Internalization is the process of self-evaluation and informed decision making.

Explain the various opinions that arise from the nature-nurture debate.

Functionalism tells people how socialization works on a micro level.

Kate is seven years old. According to Mead, she is most likely in the play stage of development and role taking.

Explain the concept of reinforcement with examples.

Cross-cultural variations in male violence support the role of _____.

Briefly discuss the positive and negative influences of peer groups.

_____ is the process of unlearning old ways of doing things and adopting new attitudes, values, norms, and behavior.

Describe the four key functions of socialization.

Which of the following scenarios supports the argument that nurture shapes behavior?

_____ is a period of both extreme helplessness and enormous physical and cognitive growth.

_____ occurs when people receive direct or indirect rewards or punishments for particular behaviors.

Describe the two key points that support the argument that nature shapes behavior.

_____ are an influential approach and explain socialization on a micro level.

Ryan thinks he is not as clever as the other children in his class because his teacher does not appreciate him as much as she does others. Ryan is troubled by his _____.

Explain how children learn to socialize in the infancy and toddlerhood stage.

Thinking Like a Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Social Interaction and Social Structure

Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System

Social Stratification: United States and Global

Gender and Sexuality

Race and Ethnicity

The Economy and Politics

Families and Aging

Education and Religion

Health and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Technology

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