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What is the part of the self created through socialization called?
Me
I
Self-Concept
Looking-Glass Self
What is the part of the self that accounts for unlearned, spontaneous acts called?
Me
I
Self-Concept
Looking-Glass Self
What is the process of learning to participate in a group called?
Socialization
Role Taking
Resocialization
Desocialization
What are those whose reactions are the most important to your self-concept called?
Significant Others
Agents of Socialization
Generalized Other
Peers
What is the process of assuming the viewpoint of another and using that viewpoint to shape self-concept called?
Role Taking
Socialization
Generalized Other
Significant Others
Which sociological perspective are we using as we talk about socialization and the self?
Symbolic Interactionism
Feminist Theory
Conflict Theory
Functionalism
Which sociological perspective would look at how mass media helps to stabilize society?
Symbolic Interactionism
Feminist Theory
Conflict Theory
Functionalism
Which perspective would study how mass media maintain the status quo by affirming and transmitting stereotypes?
Symbolic Interactionism
Feminist Theory
Conflict Theory
Functionalism
Which sociological perspective describes socialization as a lifelong process and looks closely at processes like desocialization and resocialization?
Symbolic Interactionism
Environmental Socialism
Conflict Theory
Functionalism
What is the result of the looking-glass self process?
Distortion
Self-evaluation
Self-concept
Socialism
Which term refers to the informal and unofficial aspects of culture taught in schools?
Hidden Curriculum
School Socialization
Invisible Values
Class Dissemination
As children get older, __________ becomes the most important agent of socialization.
Their peer group
Family
Gender
The Self
Which of these is NOT an example of hidden religion?
Saying "bless you"
Having a Christmas break
Praying at public high school graduation
Attending youth group at a church with your friend
What is the primary agent in childhood socialization?
Gender
Family
Mass Media
Religion
What do sociologists call the process of preparing for new norms, attitudes, beliefs, and values?
Anticipatory Socialization
Resocialization
Desocialization
Presocialization
The process by which people learn new norms, values, attitudes, and beliefs is called:
Anticipatory Socialization
Resocialization
Desocialization
Presocialization
Which term refers to places like boot camps and prisons that strategically isolate people from the larger society?
Total Institutions
Formation institutions
Isolating institutions
Socializing institutions
Why did sociologist Pattillo spend years studying places like “Groveland” in Chicago’s South Side for her book Black Picket Fences?
To compare white middle class and black middle class lives
To shed light on the un-researched demographic of black middle class families
To compare the experiences of lower class and middle class black families
To study middle class families and socialization
Can you think of a toy or other product that is marketed to girls and describe 2 characteristics that help teach us that it is intended for girls? (This can be how it looks (i.e., colors or images), or how it is marketed in commercials).
Yes
Just pick yes
Even if you can't yet just pick yes
Can you think of a toy or other product that is marketed to boys and describe 2 characteristics that help teach us that it is intended for boys? (This can be how it looks (i.e., colors or images), or how it is marketed in commercials).
Yes
Just pick yes
Even if you can't yet just pick yes
Can you list two concepts that each of the five major agents of socialization teach, knowing that "teaches values, norms, and beliefs" counts as one concept?
Pick this one.
Pick the other one.
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