Question 1

A total institution is one:

Accepted Answer

A)  in which a person undergoes a religious conversion. 
B)  that controls all aspects of a person's life. 
C)  that is comprehensive, yet voluntary. 
D)  that is always entered into against one's will. 
A)  in which a person undergoes a religious conversion. 
B)  that controls all aspects of a person's life. 
C)  that is comprehensive, yet voluntary. 
D)  that is always entered into against one's will.

Question 2

The term resocialization typically refers to circumstances of people making lifestyle changes:

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A)  due to a change in occupation. 
B)  with advanced age. 
C)  that are rapid and against one's will. 
D)  as adults. 
A)  due to a change in occupation. 
B)  with advanced age. 
C)  that are rapid and against one's will. 
D)  as adults.

Question 3

In Mead's theory,the I is the:

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A)  self that responds to others' actions. 
B)  self as social object. 
C)  spontaneous, creative part of the self. 
D)  selfless, other-centered part of the self. 
A)  self that responds to others' actions. 
B)  self as social object. 
C)  spontaneous, creative part of the self. 
D)  selfless, other-centered part of the self.

Question 4

How do structural functionalism and conflict theory differ in their views of socialization?

Accepted Answer

Structural functionalism views socializa

Question 5

Which of the following statements is FALSE with regards to primary socialization in the family?

Accepted Answer

A)  All families use the same approach to primary socialization. 
B)  The earliest socialization takes place indirectly through daily interactions. 
C)  Parents try to teach conformity and obedience. 
D)  Self-concept is first developed within the family. 
A)  All families use the same approach to primary socialization. 
B)  The earliest socialization takes place indirectly through daily interactions. 
C)  Parents try to teach conformity and obedience. 
D)  Self-concept is first developed within the family.

Question 6

The socialization process:

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A)  continues throughout the life cycle. 
B)  is virtually complete by adolescence. 
C)  is finished in childhood. 
D)  has no meaning for people after the age of 65. 
A)  continues throughout the life cycle. 
B)  is virtually complete by adolescence. 
C)  is finished in childhood. 
D)  has no meaning for people after the age of 65.

Question 7

Common challenges for people over the age of 65 include:

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A)  learning new roles if both spouses are now at home full-time. 
B)  adjusting to living alone after the death of a spouse. 
C)  filling days that are no longer structured by work. 
D)  All of these are challenges for those over age 65. 
A)  learning new roles if both spouses are now at home full-time. 
B)  adjusting to living alone after the death of a spouse. 
C)  filling days that are no longer structured by work. 
D)  All of these are challenges for those over age 65.

Question 8

From a structural-functional perspective,socialization of members into society's norms is necessary for the good of society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The text identifies all of the following as agents of socialization EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  religion. 
B)  peer groups. 
C)  voluntary associations. 
D)  the workplace. 
A)  religion. 
B)  peer groups. 
C)  voluntary associations. 
D)  the workplace.

Question 10

Children aged 8-18 now spend almost ______ hours per day engaged with mass media,an increase of _____ hours a day over the last decade.

Accepted Answer

A)  11; 3 
B)  9; 2.5 
C)  8; 2 
D)  6; 1.5 
A)  11; 3 
B)  9; 2.5 
C)  8; 2 
D)  6; 1.5

Question 11

What is the general pattern of peer influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  The younger the children, the more influence peers have. 
B)  Peers influence fashion and other aspects of lifestyle, but have little impact on self-concept. 
C)  The more time peers spend together without adult supervision, the greater the likelihood of peer influence. 
D)  There is no pattern to how peers influence one another. 
A)  The younger the children, the more influence peers have. 
B)  Peers influence fashion and other aspects of lifestyle, but have little impact on self-concept. 
C)  The more time peers spend together without adult supervision, the greater the likelihood of peer influence. 
D)  There is no pattern to how peers influence one another.

Question 12

According to Mead,children's play is an important part of the socialization process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Teachers are expected to know the subject they are teaching and grade their students.When they do this,they are fulfilling their:

Accepted Answer

A)  role. 
B)  status. 
C)  potential. 
D)  destiny. 
A)  role. 
B)  status. 
C)  potential. 
D)  destiny.

Question 14

Explain the different roles of nature and nurture in the development of human beings.Describe the evidence that nurturing is essential for healthy development.

Accepted Answer

The development of human beings is influ

Question 15

The process of learning beliefs and values associated with a new way of life is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  resocialization. 
B)  anticipatory socialization. 
C)  advanced socialization. 
D)  neo-socialization. 
A)  resocialization. 
B)  anticipatory socialization. 
C)  advanced socialization. 
D)  neo-socialization.

Question 16

Peer group socialization appears to:

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A)  have an important effect on the development of the self-concept. 
B)  be much less important than other agents of socialization. 
C)  have a negative effect on cognitive and moral development. 
D)  be especially effective in teaching conformity. 
A)  have an important effect on the development of the self-concept. 
B)  be much less important than other agents of socialization. 
C)  have a negative effect on cognitive and moral development. 
D)  be especially effective in teaching conformity.

Question 17

Anticipatory socialization fully prepares us for future new roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

As an agent of socialization,religion:

Accepted Answer

A)  has no real affect. 
B)  gives guidance as to appropriate values and behaviors. 
C)  merely reinforces the lessons of other agents of socialization. 
D)  is the most important influence. 
A)  has no real affect. 
B)  gives guidance as to appropriate values and behaviors. 
C)  merely reinforces the lessons of other agents of socialization. 
D)  is the most important influence.

Question 19

Which of the following characteristics of family is least important in shaping the child's socialization experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  race or ethnicity 
B)  class 
C)  religion 
D)  region 
A)  race or ethnicity 
B)  class 
C)  religion 
D)  region

Question 20

Which of the following is most likely to require a process of resocialization?

Accepted Answer

A)  starting a new career 
B)  becoming permanently disabled 
C)  moving from adolescence into adulthood 
D)  moving to a new city 
A)  starting a new career 
B)  becoming permanently disabled 
C)  moving from adolescence into adulthood 
D)  moving to a new city

A total institution is one:

The term resocialization typically refers to circumstances of people making lifestyle changes:

In Mead's theory,the I is the:

How do structural functionalism and conflict theory differ in their views of socialization?

Which of the following statements is FALSE with regards to primary socialization in the family?

The socialization process:

Common challenges for people over the age of 65 include:

From a structural-functional perspective,socialization of members into society's norms is necessary for the good of society.

The text identifies all of the following as agents of socialization EXCEPT:

Children aged 8-18 now spend almost __ hours per day engaged with mass media,an increase of _ hours a day over the last decade.

What is the general pattern of peer influence?

According to Mead,children's play is an important part of the socialization process.

Teachers are expected to know the subject they are teaching and grade their students.When they do this,they are fulfilling their:

Explain the different roles of nature and nurture in the development of human beings.Describe the evidence that nurturing is essential for healthy development.

The process of learning beliefs and values associated with a new way of life is termed:

Peer group socialization appears to:

Anticipatory socialization fully prepares us for future new roles.

As an agent of socialization,religion:

Which of the following characteristics of family is least important in shaping the child's socialization experience?

Which of the following is most likely to require a process of resocialization?

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A total institution is one:

The term resocialization typically refers to circumstances of people making lifestyle changes:

In Mead's theory,the I is the:

How do structural functionalism and conflict theory differ in their views of socialization?

Which of the following statements is FALSE with regards to primary socialization in the family?

The socialization process:

Common challenges for people over the age of 65 include:

From a structural-functional perspective,socialization of members into society's norms is necessary for the good of society.

The text identifies all of the following as agents of socialization EXCEPT:

Children aged 8-18 now spend almost ______ hours per day engaged with mass media,an increase of _____ hours a day over the last decade.

What is the general pattern of peer influence?

According to Mead,children's play is an important part of the socialization process.

Teachers are expected to know the subject they are teaching and grade their students.When they do this,they are fulfilling their:

Explain the different roles of nature and nurture in the development of human beings.Describe the evidence that nurturing is essential for healthy development.

The process of learning beliefs and values associated with a new way of life is termed:

Peer group socialization appears to:

Anticipatory socialization fully prepares us for future new roles.

As an agent of socialization,religion:

Which of the following characteristics of family is least important in shaping the child's socialization experience?

Which of the following is most likely to require a process of resocialization?

The Study of Society

Culture

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups, Networks, and Organizations

Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Stratification

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Sex,Gender,and Sexuality

Health and Health Care

Family

Education and Religion

Politics and the Economy

Population and Urbanization

Social Change

Filters

Children aged 8-18 now spend almost __ hours per day engaged with mass media,an increase of _ hours a day over the last decade.