Question 1

Which of the following is true of socialization?

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A)  The socialization experience differs for individuals based on the context in which it occurs. 
B)  The process of socialization is exclusively considered psychological. 
C)  Through socialization, genetics determines behaviors. 
D)  Personality is the basis for socialization. 
A)  The socialization experience differs for individuals based on the context in which it occurs. 
B)  The process of socialization is exclusively considered psychological. 
C)  Through socialization, genetics determines behaviors. 
D)  Personality is the basis for socialization.

Question 2

Genie was studied intensively by scientists interested primarily in

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A)  how physical attractiveness affects personality. 
B)  language acquisition and the psychological effects of extreme confinement. 
C)  how typical social development progresses with age. 
D)  how the human genome affects personality development. 
A)  how physical attractiveness affects personality. 
B)  language acquisition and the psychological effects of extreme confinement. 
C)  how typical social development progresses with age. 
D)  how the human genome affects personality development.

Question 3

Sociologists note that the way society is organized and people's lives within it are the result of social definitions and processes. In other words, sociologists state that our lives are socially

Accepted Answer

A)  static. 
B)  differentiated. 
C)  constructed. 
D)  interactive. 
A)  static. 
B)  differentiated. 
C)  constructed. 
D)  interactive.

Question 4

Psychoanalytic theory argues that

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A)  human identity changes at different stages throughout our lives. 
B)  social identity is the result of a conscious and creative process. 
C)  human behavior is shaped by the unconscious mind. 
D)  the self is an extension of the social standards of society, not instinctual influences. 
A)  human identity changes at different stages throughout our lives. 
B)  social identity is the result of a conscious and creative process. 
C)  human behavior is shaped by the unconscious mind. 
D)  the self is an extension of the social standards of society, not instinctual influences.

Question 5

The difference between social learning theory and psychoanalytic theory is that social learning theory

Accepted Answer

A)  sees human identity as indeterminate. 
B)  interprets human identity as a social process occurring late in life. 
C)  interprets human identity as a social process occurring early in life. 
D)  sees identity as a reinforced response to external social stimuli. 
A)  sees human identity as indeterminate. 
B)  interprets human identity as a social process occurring late in life. 
C)  interprets human identity as a social process occurring early in life. 
D)  sees identity as a reinforced response to external social stimuli.

Question 6

The term agents of socialization refers to the institutions that impose roles on others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to Charles Horton Cooley, in seeing ourselves as others do, we

Accepted Answer

A)  respond to our subconscious need for approval. 
B)  imitate the play of others. 
C)  respond to how we think others judge us. 
D)  are punished for behaving incorrectly. 
A)  respond to our subconscious need for approval. 
B)  imitate the play of others. 
C)  respond to how we think others judge us. 
D)  are punished for behaving incorrectly.

Question 8

In the process postulated by the looking-glass self,

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A)  we develop our identity based on how we perceive ourselves. 
B)  we judge ourselves based on internalized standards. 
C)  we create malleable identities based on unconscious processes. 
D)  how we think others perceive us affects how we feel. 
A)  we develop our identity based on how we perceive ourselves. 
B)  we judge ourselves based on internalized standards. 
C)  we create malleable identities based on unconscious processes. 
D)  how we think others perceive us affects how we feel.

Question 9

Define age stratification. Outline the functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interactionist perspectives on age stratification and discuss the similarities and differences.

Accepted Answer

Age stratification refers to the hierarc

Question 10

Identify and explain the four consequences of socialization.

Accepted Answer

1. Formation of Personal Identity: Socia

Question 11

Is it possible to conform too much to societal expectations? Explain your answer using examples.

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is possible to conform too much

Question 12

The phases of the life course

Accepted Answer

A)  bind different generations and define some of life's most significant events. 
B)  control what individuals are allowed to do. 
C)  permit sociologists to study the internal construction of one's self. 
D)  keep individuals on the same path, fixed on the same goals. 
A)  bind different generations and define some of life's most significant events. 
B)  control what individuals are allowed to do. 
C)  permit sociologists to study the internal construction of one's self. 
D)  keep individuals on the same path, fixed on the same goals.

Question 13

In regard to the "nature versus nurture" debate, sociologists would tend to emphasize _____ because they view life as socially constructed.

Accepted Answer

A)  nature 
B)  nurture 
C)  both nature and nurture 
D)  neither nature nor nurture 
A)  nature 
B)  nurture 
C)  both nature and nurture 
D)  neither nature nor nurture

Question 14

One consequence of socialization is that it makes people bearers of culture. What does this mean about the relationship between socialization and culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Socialization is passed on through genes, but culture is not. 
B)  Socialization makes little difference in people's lives; only culture does. 
C)  Socialization creates the tendency to act in socially unacceptable ways and is detrimental to culture. 
D)  Socialization creates culture and is also created by culture. 
A)  Socialization is passed on through genes, but culture is not. 
B)  Socialization makes little difference in people's lives; only culture does. 
C)  Socialization creates the tendency to act in socially unacceptable ways and is detrimental to culture. 
D)  Socialization creates culture and is also created by culture.

Question 15

Describe two major differences between psychoanalytic theory and social learning theory.

Accepted Answer

One major difference between psychoanaly

Question 16

By focusing on the competition for resources such as jobs, _____ theory offers an explanation of why both youth and the elderly are assigned lower status in society and are most likely to be poor.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  symbolic interaction 
D)  psychoanalytic 
A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  symbolic interaction 
D)  psychoanalytic

Question 17

Bob is reflecting on himself-the kind of person he thinks he is, his strengths, his good qualities, and even things about himself he is not so fond of. He is thinking about his

Accepted Answer

A)  innate experiences. 
B)  self-concept. 
C)  nature. 
D)  personality. 
A)  innate experiences. 
B)  self-concept. 
C)  nature. 
D)  personality.

Question 18

Vern will soon be starting his first job for a large company known to be fairly harsh on new hires. As Vern transitions from his role as a laid-back student at a friendly, supportive small college to his role as a working adult, he should remember that

Accepted Answer

A)  it is always fairly easy to transition from one role to another. 
B)  transitions can cause people to vacillate between old and new identities. 
C)  transitions always necessitate some type of anticipatory socialization. 
D)  adults usually struggle immensely when transitioning from one role to another. 
A)  it is always fairly easy to transition from one role to another. 
B)  transitions can cause people to vacillate between old and new identities. 
C)  transitions always necessitate some type of anticipatory socialization. 
D)  adults usually struggle immensely when transitioning from one role to another.

Question 19

Social learning theory views identity as

Accepted Answer

A)  the result of shaping oneself in response to the expectations of others. 
B)  the result of the struggle with the unconscious. 
C)  the product of genetics. 
D)  the product of "I and the Me." 
A)  the result of shaping oneself in response to the expectations of others. 
B)  the result of the struggle with the unconscious. 
C)  the product of genetics. 
D)  the product of "I and the Me."

Question 20

To say not only that people live in society but also that society lives in people is to recognize socialization as a form of

Accepted Answer

A)  social control. 
B)  nature. 
C)  innate knowledge. 
D)  conformity. 
A)  social control. 
B)  nature. 
C)  innate knowledge. 
D)  conformity.

Which of the following is true of socialization?

Genie was studied intensively by scientists interested primarily in

Sociologists note that the way society is organized and people's lives within it are the result of social definitions and processes. In other words, sociologists state that our lives are socially

Psychoanalytic theory argues that

The difference between social learning theory and psychoanalytic theory is that social learning theory

The term agents of socialization refers to the institutions that impose roles on others.

According to Charles Horton Cooley, in seeing ourselves as others do, we

In the process postulated by the looking-glass self,

Define age stratification. Outline the functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interactionist perspectives on age stratification and discuss the similarities and differences.

Identify and explain the four consequences of socialization.

Is it possible to conform too much to societal expectations? Explain your answer using examples.

The phases of the life course

In regard to the "nature versus nurture" debate, sociologists would tend to emphasize _____ because they view life as socially constructed.

One consequence of socialization is that it makes people bearers of culture. What does this mean about the relationship between socialization and culture?

Describe two major differences between psychoanalytic theory and social learning theory.

By focusing on the competition for resources such as jobs, _____ theory offers an explanation of why both youth and the elderly are assigned lower status in society and are most likely to be poor.

Bob is reflecting on himself-the kind of person he thinks he is, his strengths, his good qualities, and even things about himself he is not so fond of. He is thinking about his

Vern will soon be starting his first job for a large company known to be fairly harsh on new hires. As Vern transitions from his role as a laid-back student at a friendly, supportive small college to his role as a working adult, he should remember that

Social learning theory views identity as

To say not only that people live in society but also that society lives in people is to recognize socialization as a form of

Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

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Exam 4: Socialization and the Life Course

Which of the following is true of socialization?

Genie was studied intensively by scientists interested primarily in

Sociologists note that the way society is organized and people's lives within it are the result of social definitions and processes. In other words, sociologists state that our lives are socially

Psychoanalytic theory argues that

The difference between social learning theory and psychoanalytic theory is that social learning theory

The term agents of socialization refers to the institutions that impose roles on others.

According to Charles Horton Cooley, in seeing ourselves as others do, we

In the process postulated by the looking-glass self,

Define age stratification. Outline the functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interactionist perspectives on age stratification and discuss the similarities and differences.

Identify and explain the four consequences of socialization.

Is it possible to conform too much to societal expectations? Explain your answer using examples.

The phases of the life course

In regard to the "nature versus nurture" debate, sociologists would tend to emphasize _____ because they view life as socially constructed.

One consequence of socialization is that it makes people bearers of culture. What does this mean about the relationship between socialization and culture?

Describe two major differences between psychoanalytic theory and social learning theory.

By focusing on the competition for resources such as jobs, _____ theory offers an explanation of why both youth and the elderly are assigned lower status in society and are most likely to be poor.

Bob is reflecting on himself-the kind of person he thinks he is, his strengths, his good qualities, and even things about himself he is not so fond of. He is thinking about his

Vern will soon be starting his first job for a large company known to be fairly harsh on new hires. As Vern transitions from his role as a laid-back student at a friendly, supportive small college to his role as a working adult, he should remember that

Social learning theory views identity as

To say not only that people live in society but also that society lives in people is to recognize socialization as a form of

Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

Filters