Socialization

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?

• sociology
• socialization
• culture
• a mouth full

Which social scientist is associated with the theory of behaviorism?

• Charles Darwin
• John Watson
• Harry Marlow
• Phil Zimbardo

The “nature” argument suggests that people socialize and behave in certain ways because of 

• the way they are born
• the way they are raised
• the alignment of the stars
• the cultural expectations of the society

The “nuture” argument suggests that people socialize and behave in certain ways because of 

• the way they are born
• the way they are raised
• the alignment of the stars
• the cultural expectations of the society

The “Genie” documentary demonstrated that 

• long-term social isolation leads to permanent damage 
• short-term social isolation leads to permanent damage
• long-term social isolation does not lead to permanent damage
• short-term social isolation does not lead to permanent damage

Which of the following is NOT part of the 4 stages of the life cycle?

• Infancy
• Adulthood
• Adolescence
• Childhood

What does Dr. Kiley call it when men refuse to grow up?

• Pathetic
• Troubling
• Adultolescence
• A really good idea

Which agent of socialization has the most impact on our development?

• Education
• Family
• Mass Media
• Peer Groups

When does gender identity begin to form?

• Early Childhood
• Adulthood
• Adolescence
• Old Age

When does society begin to allow individuals a semblance of privacy?

• Early Childhood
• Adulthood
• Adolescence
• Old Age