Exam 3: Socialization

Distinguish between sociological and sociobiological perspectives on the development of human behavior.

Studies in gerontology and the sociology of medicine find that most adults may be categorized according to their age, health status, and lifestyle.

In psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg's theory, during the __________ level, children view evil behavior as that which is likely to be punished, and good behavior as obedience and avoidance of unwanted consequences.

The basic assumption in the psychoanalytic approach of __________ is that human behavior and personality originate from unconscious forces within the individual.

There are different patterns of socialization that are correlated with families of different social classes.

Identity the major agents of socialization, and describe their effects on children's development.

The term that may be used inclusively to refer to television, radio, movies, Internet, Twitter, Facebook, and video games is __________.

The mass media continues to perpetuate images of stereotypical gender norms.

According to Piaget, in the __________ stage, children are unable to engage in symbolic thought or use language.

In the "nature versus nurture" argument regarding socialization, the "nurture" component refers to __________.

A(n) __________ is a place where people are isolated from the rest of society for a set period of time and come under the control of the officials who run the institutions.

Which of these is not an example of a rite of passage?

According to the text, the __________ is the most important agent of socialization in all societies.

Today, African American and Latino children are spending more time with various types of media than are white, non-Latino children.

Describe sociologist George Herbert Mead's concept of the significant others and generalized other, and explain socialization as an interactive process.

Sociologist George Herbert Mead's concept of the __________ other refers to the child's awareness of the demands and expectations of the society as a whole or of the child's subculture.

__________ pioneered sociobiology, arguing that genetic inheritance underlies many forms of social behavior, including war and peace, envy and concern for others, and competition and cooperation.

According to sociologists Langhout and Mitchell, the __________ results in minority children being punished disproportionately in schools.

Children whose biological and emotional needs are met in settings characterized by affection, warmth, and closeness see the world __________.

Which of these statements about the importance of socialization for society is false?