Question 1

Social learning theories suggest that children (in most cases)can be influenced by both _____ and _____ learning.

Accepted Answer

A)  male; female 
B)  better; worse 
C)  direct; indirect 
D)  primary; secondary 
E)  aggressive; passive 
A)  male; female 
B)  better; worse 
C)  direct; indirect 
D)  primary; secondary 
E)  aggressive; passive

Question 2

Which of the following theoretical approaches is most commonly used to understand socialization?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalism 
B)  conflict 
C)  feminist 
D)  symbolic interactionism 
E)  conflict theory 
A)  functionalism 
B)  conflict 
C)  feminist 
D)  symbolic interactionism 
E)  conflict theory

Question 3

Rick thinks that the students in his class do not like him.Because of this,Rick will not attend the school dance.Rick is in which of Cooley's stages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phase 1: perception 
B)  Phase 2: interpretation 
C)  Phase 3: response 
D)  Phase 4: reflection 
E)  Phase 5: introspection 
A)  Phase 1: perception 
B)  Phase 2: interpretation 
C)  Phase 3: response 
D)  Phase 4: reflection 
E)  Phase 5: introspection

Question 4

Products like "Baby Einstein" promote cognitive development for children up to age six.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

"Men are more aggressive than women because of their biology." This statement illustrates which scientific explanation of human behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychology 
B)  sociobiology 
C)  sociology 
D)  biology 
E)  anthropology 
A)  psychology 
B)  sociobiology 
C)  sociology 
D)  biology 
E)  anthropology

Question 6

Which of the following is a criticism of symbolic interaction theories of socialization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Well defined concepts of self, me, and I. 
B)  They fail to consider the generalized other. 
C)  Lack of emphasis on free will. 
D)  Hyper focus on macro-level forces. 
E)  They credit people with more free will than they have. 
A)  Well defined concepts of self, me, and I. 
B)  They fail to consider the generalized other. 
C)  Lack of emphasis on free will. 
D)  Hyper focus on macro-level forces. 
E)  They credit people with more free will than they have.

Question 7

An awareness of one's social identity is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  role taking. 
B)  anticipatory socialization. 
C)  significant others. 
D)  internalization. 
E)  self. 
A)  role taking. 
B)  anticipatory socialization. 
C)  significant others. 
D)  internalization. 
E)  self.

Question 8

Socialization begins at

Accepted Answer

A)  conception. 
B)  birth. 
C)  when a child learns to walk. 
D)  when a child begins to speak. 
E)  when a child begins school. 
A)  conception. 
B)  birth. 
C)  when a child learns to walk. 
D)  when a child begins to speak. 
E)  when a child begins school.

Question 9

When children ask permission to share another child's toy,they illustrate which of Mead's concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  role 
B)  id 
C)  me 
D)  ego 
E)  I 
A)  role 
B)  id 
C)  me 
D)  ego 
E)  I

Question 10

Military boot camps,mental hospitals,prisons and concentration camps are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  rites of passage. 
B)  resocialization experiences. 
C)  the flexible self. 
D)  total institutions. 
E)  socialization. 
A)  rites of passage. 
B)  resocialization experiences. 
C)  the flexible self. 
D)  total institutions. 
E)  socialization.

Question 11

Dale,a realtor,was preparing a new home for an open house.He cleaned the house from top to bottom and put fresh flowers around the house.Which of Goffman's expressive resources was Dale controlling?

Accepted Answer

A)  situation 
B)  setting 
C)  social 
D)  appearance 
E)  manner 
A)  situation 
B)  setting 
C)  social 
D)  appearance 
E)  manner

Question 12

Which theorist is associated with "impression management?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Charles Horton Cooley 
B)  Erving Goffman 
C)  Harry Harlow 
D)  George Herbert Mead 
E)  Margaret Mead 
A)  Charles Horton Cooley 
B)  Erving Goffman 
C)  Harry Harlow 
D)  George Herbert Mead 
E)  Margaret Mead

Question 13

Settings in which people are isolated from the larger society and are under the strict control and constant supervision of a specialized staff are called

Accepted Answer

A)  rites of passage. 
B)  resocialization experiences. 
C)  the flexible self. 
D)  total institutions. 
E)  mock prisons. 
A)  rites of passage. 
B)  resocialization experiences. 
C)  the flexible self. 
D)  total institutions. 
E)  mock prisons.

Question 14

According to George Herbert Mead,children learn to take the role of important people in their lives,especially parents,as they model themselves after them.Mead referred to these important people as

Accepted Answer

A)  role models. 
B)  looking-glass models. 
C)  significant others. 
D)  the generalized other. 
E)  authority figures. 
A)  role models. 
B)  looking-glass models. 
C)  significant others. 
D)  the generalized other. 
E)  authority figures.

Question 15

In 2011,______ percent of adults 18 and older were living with a family member,other relative,or a friend.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  20 
C)  15 
D)  25 
E)  40 
A)  30 
B)  20 
C)  15 
D)  25 
E)  40

Question 16

Teresa's children do not have a curfew and have few house rules.Teresa's parenting style is

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian. 
B)  authoritative. 
C)  permissive. 
D)  uninvolved. 
E)  maternal. 
A)  authoritarian. 
B)  authoritative. 
C)  permissive. 
D)  uninvolved. 
E)  maternal.

Question 17

Andrew was born to a single mother.He started preschool at age 4 and finished high school at age 18.Andrew attended college and then got his first job when he was 23.Andrew was married at age 25 and had two children by age 31.Andrew retired at 67 and died at age 82.When did Andrew's socialization begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  At birth 
B)  Age 4 
C)  Age 18 
D)  Age 25 
E)  Age 82 
A)  At birth 
B)  Age 4 
C)  Age 18 
D)  Age 25 
E)  Age 82

Question 18

The looking-glass self is not based on how we think others see us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to the textbook,which of the following is not a function of play?

Accepted Answer

A)  It promotes cognitive development. 
B)  It keeps children occupied. 
C)  It encourages healthy competition. 
D)  It encourages aggressive behavior. 
E)  It strengthens peer relationships. 
A)  It promotes cognitive development. 
B)  It keeps children occupied. 
C)  It encourages healthy competition. 
D)  It encourages aggressive behavior. 
E)  It strengthens peer relationships.

Question 20

The textbook draws which one of the following conclusions about children's socialization in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  The socialization process of U.S. children is superior to other countries. 
B)  The socialization process of U.S. children is inferior to other countries. 
C)  The socialization process of U.S. children is shaky. 
D)  The socialization process of U.S. children is ideal. 
E)  The socialization process of U.S. children is developing. 
A)  The socialization process of U.S. children is superior to other countries. 
B)  The socialization process of U.S. children is inferior to other countries. 
C)  The socialization process of U.S. children is shaky. 
D)  The socialization process of U.S. children is ideal. 
E)  The socialization process of U.S. children is developing.

Social learning theories suggest that children (in most cases)can be influenced by both _ and _ learning.

Which of the following theoretical approaches is most commonly used to understand socialization?

Rick thinks that the students in his class do not like him.Because of this,Rick will not attend the school dance.Rick is in which of Cooley's stages?

Products like "Baby Einstein" promote cognitive development for children up to age six.

"Men are more aggressive than women because of their biology." This statement illustrates which scientific explanation of human behavior?

Which of the following is a criticism of symbolic interaction theories of socialization?

An awareness of one's social identity is referred to as

Socialization begins at

When children ask permission to share another child's toy,they illustrate which of Mead's concepts?

Military boot camps,mental hospitals,prisons and concentration camps are examples of

Dale,a realtor,was preparing a new home for an open house.He cleaned the house from top to bottom and put fresh flowers around the house.Which of Goffman's expressive resources was Dale controlling?

Which theorist is associated with "impression management?"

Settings in which people are isolated from the larger society and are under the strict control and constant supervision of a specialized staff are called

According to George Herbert Mead,children learn to take the role of important people in their lives,especially parents,as they model themselves after them.Mead referred to these important people as

In 2011,______ percent of adults 18 and older were living with a family member,other relative,or a friend.

Teresa's children do not have a curfew and have few house rules.Teresa's parenting style is

The looking-glass self is not based on how we think others see us.

According to the textbook,which of the following is not a function of play?

The textbook draws which one of the following conclusions about children's socialization in the United States?

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Social learning theories suggest that children (in most cases)can be influenced by both _____ and _____ learning.

Which of the following theoretical approaches is most commonly used to understand socialization?

Rick thinks that the students in his class do not like him.Because of this,Rick will not attend the school dance.Rick is in which of Cooley's stages?

Products like "Baby Einstein" promote cognitive development for children up to age six.

"Men are more aggressive than women because of their biology." This statement illustrates which scientific explanation of human behavior?

Which of the following is a criticism of symbolic interaction theories of socialization?

An awareness of one's social identity is referred to as

Socialization begins at

When children ask permission to share another child's toy,they illustrate which of Mead's concepts?

Military boot camps,mental hospitals,prisons and concentration camps are examples of

Dale,a realtor,was preparing a new home for an open house.He cleaned the house from top to bottom and put fresh flowers around the house.Which of Goffman's expressive resources was Dale controlling?

Which theorist is associated with "impression management?"

Settings in which people are isolated from the larger society and are under the strict control and constant supervision of a specialized staff are called

According to George Herbert Mead,children learn to take the role of important people in their lives,especially parents,as they model themselves after them.Mead referred to these important people as

In 2011,______ percent of adults 18 and older were living with a family member,other relative,or a friend.

Teresa's children do not have a curfew and have few house rules.Teresa's parenting style is

The looking-glass self is not based on how we think others see us.

According to the textbook,which of the following is not a function of play?

The textbook draws which one of the following conclusions about children's socialization in the United States?

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

Gender And Sexuality

Race And Ethnicity

Government And Politics

Families And Aging

Education & Religion

Health And Medicine

Population, Urbanization, And The Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, And Technology

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Social learning theories suggest that children (in most cases)can be influenced by both _ and _ learning.