Socialization Sociology

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What do sociologists call a continuing process whereby individuals acquire personal identities and learn the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to his or her social position?

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socialization

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Which of the following are NOT an agent of socialization? family, peers, school, food

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food

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individuals of roughly the same age and with similar interests

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peer group

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Which of the following is an example of a peer group? Options: students and teachers, children and parents, classmates and friends, players and coaches

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classmates and friends

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The four primary agents of socialization in the U.S. are family, school, peer group, mass media.

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family, school, peer group, mass media

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a total institution? Prison, Mental Institute, Military boot-camp, Public library

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Public library

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Which term refers to the cultural learning you experience as a child?

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Primary Socialization

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A break with past experiences and the learning of new values and norms

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resocialization

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Socialization happens best by: Interacting with other humans

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Interacting with other humans

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Socialization by outside influences other than those that have raised you is known as:

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Secondary Socialization