Exam 4: Socialization

Caitlin behaves and interacts with her siblings very differently compared to her friends.She is less mindful of offending her brothers and sisters and is not conscious of her appearance when she is with them.Which of the key functions of socialization does this situation illustrate?

Describe the key elements of the two types of socialization theories.

Who among the following exhibits a dominant I part of the self as described by Mead?

Aaron was four years old when he saw his elder brother Charlie throw a firecracker into a fire.There was a loud explosion, and Charlie's face got burnt.Therefore, Aaron learnt from a young age never to play with fire.This scenario is an example of _____.

The concept of the looking-glass self was proposed by Charles Horton Cooley.

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

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

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 the cause for Lily's situation?

Emily constantly suffered from severe headaches and blurred vision.At the age of fourteen, she was diagnosed with migraine.Her neurologist explained to her that women were more likely than men to suffer from such headaches.In the context of the nature-nurture debate, Emily's neurologist is most likely to support the theory that:

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

According to Mead, the me forms as children engage in role taking.

The Petersons are realtors and hardly get time to take care of their two children, Ryder and Lauren.Hence, the children are brought up by their grandparents, who also live with them.After a few years, both children graduate and get well-paying jobs in different cities.In this scenario, which of the following defines the term empty nest as used in the 1960s and 1970s?

Since he was a year old, Adrian was carefully coached by his parents so that he grew up to be a well-mannered, confident, and generous person.His parents believed in leading by example.Adrian carried the values he learnt at home wherever he went-to school, to college, and to his workplace.He imparted these values to his children and grandchildren.The process that Adrian went through is known as _____.

Explain the concept of reinforcement with examples.

A peer group consists of people who are similar in age, social status, and interests.

Adam's parents allow him two sleepovers a month at his friend's place on the condition that he puts in an extra hour of study every day.In terms of parenting styles, Adam's parents exhibit _____.

The unsuccessful sex reassignment of David Reimer supports the argument that:

Which of the following statements is true of U.S.children?

Some scientists describe healthy infants' brains as "small computers" because if not maintained well they can get damaged.

Sarah is fourteen years old and is very conscious of her looks and other people's opinion of her.With reference to Cooley's concept, who among the following will help Sarah develop a positive looking-glass self during this age?