Sociology A - Unit 3 Review

Sociologists argue that culture is which of the following?

• Learned 
• Biological 
• Completely reinvented with each generation
• Only important for adults

The Sea Monsters and Barbie Girls example illustrates which concept?

• Socialization 
• Preparatory stage 
• Extreme isolation
• Feral children

In the nature vs. nurture debate, nurture refers to which of the following?

• Biology 
• Genes 
• Environment 
• Instincts 

The case of Anna is an example of which of the following?

• Game stage
• Normal socialization
• Extreme isolation
• A twin study

Sociobiology studies what type of reasons for human behavior?

• Cultural 
• Environmental 
• Historical 
• Biological 

Through the process of socialization, children learn what aspect of a particular culture?

• Norms 
• Values 
• Language 
• All of these

The looking-glass self describes how our self develops through what?

• Genetics
• Interactions with others

In which of Mead’s three stages do children imitate the people around them?

• Preparatory
• Role taking

In which of Mead’s three stages do children not only play roles but also consider several tasks or relationships at the same time?

• Preparatory
• Game

Resocialization, or adopting new norms and patterns of behavior, happens frequently in which of these situations?

• Knitting groups 
• The military