Question 1

According to the textbook, which of the following changes in primary socialization has occurred over the last century?

Accepted Answer

A) The socializing influence of mothers has increased. 
B) The socializing influence of peers has decreased. 
C) Children now see less of their fathers. 
D) Children are less influenced by the mass media. 
A) The socializing influence of mothers has increased. 
B) The socializing influence of peers has decreased. 
C) Children now see less of their fathers. 
D) Children are less influenced by the mass media.

Question 2

According to the textbook, which of the following best characterizes parents who encourage their children by telling them that they can do whatever they set their minds to?

Accepted Answer

A) They are right to a degree, but should also consider societal influences on success. 
B) They are right concerning today's society, but would have been wrong in the past. 
C) They are completely right. 
D) They are completely wrong. 
A) They are right to a degree, but should also consider societal influences on success. 
B) They are right concerning today's society, but would have been wrong in the past. 
C) They are completely right. 
D) They are completely wrong.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is consistent with the Thomas theorem?

Accepted Answer

A) Parents and teachers cooperate closely. 
B) Extracurricular activities are essential for students' success. 
C) Teachers' expectations influence students' success. 
D) The educational system is strictly merit-based. 
A) Parents and teachers cooperate closely. 
B) Extracurricular activities are essential for students' success. 
C) Teachers' expectations influence students' success. 
D) The educational system is strictly merit-based.

Question 4

Five-year-old Mitch's parents buy him a Hot Wheels car set for Christmas, along with some Thomas the Train books and a Cars DVD.What are they engaging in?

Accepted Answer

A) gender socialization 
B) bonding behaviour 
C) male status engagement 
D) secondary socialization 
A) gender socialization 
B) bonding behaviour 
C) male status engagement 
D) secondary socialization

Question 5

Which of the following comprise your peer group?

Accepted Answer

A) family members 
B) students at other Canadian universities 
C) senior employees who mentor you at work 
D) professors at your university 
A) family members 
B) students at other Canadian universities 
C) senior employees who mentor you at work 
D) professors at your university

Question 6

Which of the following is one of the most important factors contributing to the growing flexibility of the self?

Accepted Answer

A) resocialization 
B) the creation of virtual communities 
C) globalization 
D) initiation rites 
A) resocialization 
B) the creation of virtual communities 
C) globalization 
D) initiation rites

Question 7

Rosenthal and Jacobson found that when teachers treated students as if they were special, they became high achievers.What is this process known as?

Accepted Answer

A) a self-fulfilling prophecy 
B) social class bias 
C) reverse discrimination 
D) abuse of authority 
A) a self-fulfilling prophecy 
B) social class bias 
C) reverse discrimination 
D) abuse of authority

Question 8

Why can socialization be viewed as an evolutionary process?

Accepted Answer

Socialization can be viewed as an evolut

Question 9

Which of the following reflects the conclusion drawn in the textbook about human flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A) Humans can change their bodies at will but can rarely change their self-concepts. 
B) Humans can change their self-concepts at will but can rarely change their bodies. 
C) Humans can change their bodies and their self-concepts at will. 
D) Humans can rarely change their bodies or their self-concepts. 
A) Humans can change their bodies at will but can rarely change their self-concepts. 
B) Humans can change their self-concepts at will but can rarely change their bodies. 
C) Humans can change their bodies and their self-concepts at will. 
D) Humans can rarely change their bodies or their self-concepts.

Question 10

Which of the following refers to the behaviour expected of a person occupying a particular position in society?

Accepted Answer

A) an ego 
B) a sense of identity 
C) a sense of self 
D) a role 
A) an ego 
B) a sense of identity 
C) a sense of self 
D) a role

Question 11

What do sociologists call the process by which people learn their culture and become aware of themselves as they interact with each other?

Accepted Answer

A) socialization 
B) networking 
C) secondary socialization 
D) anticipatory socialization 
A) socialization 
B) networking 
C) secondary socialization 
D) anticipatory socialization

Question 12

Are the selves of Canadians more or less flexible today than they were 20 or 30 years ago? Illustrate your answer with examples from your own experience.

Accepted Answer

In my opinion, the selves of Canadians a

Question 13

Do you consider yourself a Millennial? Give reasons for your view.Should the Millennials adopt any lessons from previous generations to improve their own lives and Canadian society?

Accepted Answer

As a Millennial, I do consider myself pa

Question 14

According to research cited in the textbook, in which of the following areas of their children's later lives do parents play a key role?

Accepted Answer

A) secondary socialization 
B) choice of a marriage partner 
C) the hidden curriculum 
D) religious identification 
A) secondary socialization 
B) choice of a marriage partner 
C) the hidden curriculum 
D) religious identification

Question 15

In preindustrial societies, how were children viewed?

Accepted Answer

A) as smaller versions of adults 
B) as capable of doing no wrong 
C) as being inherently wicked 
D) as sent to earth by supernatural beings 
A) as smaller versions of adults 
B) as capable of doing no wrong 
C) as being inherently wicked 
D) as sent to earth by supernatural beings

Question 16

Illustrate how cultural differences can result in cognitive differences.

Accepted Answer

Cultural differences can result in cogni

Question 17

Discuss the roles of each of the agents of socialization in the development of a culturally appropriate, well-socialized individual.

Accepted Answer

The agents of socialization play a cruci

Question 18

Which of the following is the best example of a rite of passage?

Accepted Answer

A) parent-teacher conference 
B) a birthday party 
C) a wedding 
D) Canada day 
A) parent-teacher conference 
B) a birthday party 
C) a wedding 
D) Canada day

Question 19

In which of the following areas do peer groups often have greater influence than parents over children?

Accepted Answer

A) religious identity 
B) lifestyle 
C) class identity 
D) educational achievement 
A) religious identity 
B) lifestyle 
C) class identity 
D) educational achievement

Question 20

Which of the following is typical of a 15-year-old adolescent?

Accepted Answer

A) He or she has well-developed ego controls. 
B) He or she knows where he or she is going in life. 
C) He or she has a vaguely defined sense of self. 
D) He or she has little contact with parental figures. 
A) He or she has well-developed ego controls. 
B) He or she knows where he or she is going in life. 
C) He or she has a vaguely defined sense of self. 
D) He or she has little contact with parental figures.

Exam 4: Socialization

According to the textbook, which of the following changes in primary socialization has occurred over the last century?

According to the textbook, which of the following best characterizes parents who encourage their children by telling them that they can do whatever they set their minds to?

Which of the following statements is consistent with the Thomas theorem?

Five-year-old Mitch's parents buy him a Hot Wheels car set for Christmas, along with some Thomas the Train books and a Cars DVD.What are they engaging in?

Which of the following comprise your peer group?

Which of the following is one of the most important factors contributing to the growing flexibility of the self?

Rosenthal and Jacobson found that when teachers treated students as if they were special, they became high achievers.What is this process known as?

Why can socialization be viewed as an evolutionary process?

Which of the following reflects the conclusion drawn in the textbook about human flexibility?

Which of the following refers to the behaviour expected of a person occupying a particular position in society?

What do sociologists call the process by which people learn their culture and become aware of themselves as they interact with each other?

Are the selves of Canadians more or less flexible today than they were 20 or 30 years ago? Illustrate your answer with examples from your own experience.

Do you consider yourself a Millennial? Give reasons for your view.Should the Millennials adopt any lessons from previous generations to improve their own lives and Canadian society?

According to research cited in the textbook, in which of the following areas of their children's later lives do parents play a key role?

In preindustrial societies, how were children viewed?

Illustrate how cultural differences can result in cognitive differences.

Discuss the roles of each of the agents of socialization in the development of a culturally appropriate, well-socialized individual.

Which of the following is the best example of a rite of passage?

In which of the following areas do peer groups often have greater influence than parents over children?

Which of the following is typical of a 15-year-old adolescent?

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