Question 1

Psychoanalytic theories of socialization are based on the work of Sigmund Freud,whose theoretical contribution related to socialization is

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A) the looking glass self. 
B) the I and the Me. 
C) the idea that the subconscious mind shapes human behavior. 
D) the need for psychoanalysis for everyone to discover their true self. 
A) the looking glass self. 
B) the I and the Me. 
C) the idea that the subconscious mind shapes human behavior. 
D) the need for psychoanalysis for everyone to discover their true self. C

Question 2

The sociologist who argued that self-awareness develops as we see ourselves from the point of view of others is

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A) Carol Gilligan. 
B) George Herbert Mead. 
C) Sigmund Freud. 
D) Jean Piaget. 
A) Carol Gilligan. 
B) George Herbert Mead. 
C) Sigmund Freud. 
D) Jean Piaget. B

Question 3

How do psychoanalytic theory and social learning theory differ from each other?

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A) Psychoanalytic theory is more focused on human development than social learning theory. 
B) Psychoanalytic theory focuses on the internal process of the unconscious mind; social learning theory stresses response to external stimuli. 
C) Psychoanalytic theory places more importance on the social context than does social learning theory. 
D) Psychoanalytical theory focuses more on problematic behavior than social learning theory. 
A) Psychoanalytic theory is more focused on human development than social learning theory. 
B) Psychoanalytic theory focuses on the internal process of the unconscious mind; social learning theory stresses response to external stimuli. 
C) Psychoanalytic theory places more importance on the social context than does social learning theory. 
D) Psychoanalytical theory focuses more on problematic behavior than social learning theory. B

Question 4

Most of the time people conform out of fear of punishment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Sociologists believe that socialization

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A) happens in the same way for all members of society. 
B) is not uniform; no two people have exactly the same experience. 
C) has a biological basis and so the social context places only a very small role in it. 
D) encourages conformity over individual identity. 
A) happens in the same way for all members of society. 
B) is not uniform; no two people have exactly the same experience. 
C) has a biological basis and so the social context places only a very small role in it. 
D) encourages conformity over individual identity.

Question 6

Graduation ceremonies,weddings,and bar mitzvahs are all examples of.

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A) rites of transference 
B) rites of passage 
C) rites of separation 
D) rites of incorporation 
A) rites of transference 
B) rites of passage 
C) rites of separation 
D) rites of incorporation

Question 7

From a sociological perspective,nature sets the stage for an individual's abilities,but socialization is necessary in
order to fully develop them.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Social scientists and others debate whether humanness is naturally occurring or socially created.This is called the
Debate.

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A) inherent - innate 
B) internal-external 
C) nature - nurture 
D) sociology - biology 
A) inherent - innate 
B) internal-external 
C) nature - nurture 
D) sociology - biology

Question 9

To say that not only do people live in society,but society also lives in people,is to recognize socialization as a form of.

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A) social control 
B) nature 
C) innate knowledge 
D) conformity 
A) social control 
B) nature 
C) innate knowledge 
D) conformity

Question 10

According to disengagement theory as the elderly disengage it is dysfunctional for society.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Socialization is the basis for identity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Psychoanalytic theory argues that

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A) human identity changes at different stages throughout our lives. 
B) social identity is the result of a conscious and creative process. 
C) human behavior is directed and motivated by underlying forces that are largely unconscious. 
D) the self is an extension of the social standards of society,not instinctual influences. 
A) human identity changes at different stages throughout our lives. 
B) social identity is the result of a conscious and creative process. 
C) human behavior is directed and motivated by underlying forces that are largely unconscious. 
D) the self is an extension of the social standards of society,not instinctual influences.

Question 13

According to functionalism,age differentiation

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A) contributes to the common good. 
B) results from varied levels of power. 
C) occurs in most societies in varying ways. 
D) promotes inequality. 
A) contributes to the common good. 
B) results from varied levels of power. 
C) occurs in most societies in varying ways. 
D) promotes inequality.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true about rites of passage?

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A) The ceremonies surrounding rites of passage tend to be informal and "low key." 
B) Contemporary U.S.society has no single,formalized rite of passage marking the transition from childhood to adulthood. 
C) Rites of passage are a unique feature of American society. 
D) Rites of passage are relatively consistent over time. 
A) The ceremonies surrounding rites of passage tend to be informal and "low key." 
B) Contemporary U.S.society has no single,formalized rite of passage marking the transition from childhood to adulthood. 
C) Rites of passage are a unique feature of American society. 
D) Rites of passage are relatively consistent over time.

Question 15

Agents of socialization are individuals shaped by institutions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Mead's stages,in their correct order,are

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A) imitation,sensorimotor,operational. 
B) preoperational,play,concrete operational. 
C) sensorimotor,preoperational,concrete operational. 
D) imitation,play,game. 
A) imitation,sensorimotor,operational. 
B) preoperational,play,concrete operational. 
C) sensorimotor,preoperational,concrete operational. 
D) imitation,play,game.

Question 17

Explain how the socialization process functions as a means of social control.

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The socialization process functions as a

Question 18

Which of the following has increased its influence on our socialization in the modern era?

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A) The family 
B) The mass media 
C) Peer groups 
D) Education 
A) The family 
B) The mass media 
C) Peer groups 
D) Education

Question 19

Recent research indicates that as agents of socialization,sports

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A) are more important sources of identity for men than women. 
B) are where many ideas about gender differences are formed and reinforced. 
C) have historically been significant in the formation of women's identity. 
D) have been less significant in the development of masculine identity than was previously believed. 
A) are more important sources of identity for men than women. 
B) are where many ideas about gender differences are formed and reinforced. 
C) have historically been significant in the formation of women's identity. 
D) have been less significant in the development of masculine identity than was previously believed.

Question 20

For Mead,the generalized other represents

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A) the unconscious mind. 
B) people with whom children have a close relationship. 
C) the repressed feelings and instincts to act badly. 
D) the roles and expectations of society. 
A) the unconscious mind. 
B) people with whom children have a close relationship. 
C) the repressed feelings and instincts to act badly. 
D) the roles and expectations of society.

Psychoanalytic theories of socialization are based on the work of Sigmund Freud,whose theoretical contribution related to socialization is

The sociologist who argued that self-awareness develops as we see ourselves from the point of view of others is

How do psychoanalytic theory and social learning theory differ from each other?

Most of the time people conform out of fear of punishment.

Sociologists believe that socialization

Graduation ceremonies,weddings,and bar mitzvahs are all examples of.

From a sociological perspective,nature sets the stage for an individual's abilities,but socialization is necessary in order to fully develop them.

Social scientists and others debate whether humanness is naturally occurring or socially created.This is called the Debate.

To say that not only do people live in society,but society also lives in people,is to recognize socialization as a form of.

According to disengagement theory as the elderly disengage it is dysfunctional for society.

Socialization is the basis for identity.

Psychoanalytic theory argues that

According to functionalism,age differentiation

Which of the following statements is true about rites of passage?

Agents of socialization are individuals shaped by institutions.

Mead's stages,in their correct order,are

Explain how the socialization process functions as a means of social control.

Which of the following has increased its influence on our socialization in the modern era?

Recent research indicates that as agents of socialization,sports

For Mead,the generalized other represents

Sociological Perspective

Culture and the Media

Doing Sociological research

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

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Environment, Population and Social Change

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Exam 4: Socialization and the Life Course

Psychoanalytic theories of socialization are based on the work of Sigmund Freud,whose theoretical contribution related to socialization is

The sociologist who argued that self-awareness develops as we see ourselves from the point of view of others is

How do psychoanalytic theory and social learning theory differ from each other?

Most of the time people conform out of fear of punishment.

Sociologists believe that socialization

Graduation ceremonies,weddings,and bar mitzvahs are all examples of.

From a sociological perspective,nature sets the stage for an individual's abilities,but socialization is necessary in order to fully develop them.

Social scientists and others debate whether humanness is naturally occurring or socially created.This is called the Debate.

To say that not only do people live in society,but society also lives in people,is to recognize socialization as a form of.

According to disengagement theory as the elderly disengage it is dysfunctional for society.

Socialization is the basis for identity.

Psychoanalytic theory argues that

According to functionalism,age differentiation

Which of the following statements is true about rites of passage?

Agents of socialization are individuals shaped by institutions.

Mead's stages,in their correct order,are

Explain how the socialization process functions as a means of social control.

Which of the following has increased its influence on our socialization in the modern era?

Recent research indicates that as agents of socialization,sports

For Mead,the generalized other represents

Sociological Perspective

Culture and the Media

Doing Sociological research

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economics and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

Filters