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- 1. Multiple ChoiceSociologists argue that culture is which of the following?LearnedBiologicalCompletely reinvented with each generationOnly important for adults
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe Sea Monsters and Barbie Girls example illustrates which concept?SocializationPreparatory stageExtreme isolationFeral children
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In the nature vs. nurture debate, nurture refers to which of the following?BiologyGenesEnvironmentInstincts - 4. Multiple ChoiceThe case of Anna is an example of which of the following?Game stageNormal socializationExtreme isolationA twin study
- 5. Multiple ChoiceSociobiology studies what type of reasons for human behavior?CulturalEnvironmentalHistoricalBiological
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThrough the process of socialization, children learn what aspect of a particular culture?NormsValuesLanguageAll of these
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe looking-glass self describes how our self develops through what?GeneticsInteractions with others
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIn which of Mead’s three stages do children imitate the people around them?PreparatoryRole taking
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIn which of Mead’s three stages do children not only play roles but also consider several tasks or relationships at the same time?PreparatoryGame
- 10. Multiple ChoiceResocialization, or adopting new norms and patterns of behavior, happens frequently in which of these situations?Knitting groupsThe military
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is typically the first agent of socialization that a person encounters?FamilySchool
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an individual’s social equals?TeacherPeer group
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an agent of socialization?FamilyPeer groupMediaAll of these
- 14. Multiple ChoiceAs a child ages, the importance of their peer group as an agent of socialization does which of the following?DecreasesIncreasesRemains the sameNone of the above
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a stage in the looking-glass self theory?We imagine how other judge us.We imagine what it would be like to go to college.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe process of socialization ends once a child has reached adulthood.TrueFalse
- 17. Multiple ChoiceChildren rescued from situations of extreme isolation experienced no socialization or developmental difficultiesTrueFalse
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe self is an identity and designation that sets us apart from other people.TrueFalse
- 19. Multiple ChoiceToday, most scientists would agree that the interaction of both our genes and our environment influences and shapes our development and behaviors.TrueFalse
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThrough the process of socialization, we often internalize the norms and values of our culture.TrueFalse
- 21. Multiple ChoiceIn Mead’s preparatory stage, a child may pretend to be a firefighter or play house.TrueFalse
- 22. Multiple ChoiceAnticipatory socialization occurs as a person “rehearses” for a new role, occupation, or relationship.TrueFalse
- 23. Multiple ChoiceOnly one agent of socialization helps a child learn their culture from the age of 5 to 10.TrueFalse
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe media have no effect on our socialization.TrueFalse
- 25. Multiple ChoiceRole taking involves assuming the perspective of another.TrueFalse
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