Key terms

What is the definition for 'master status'?

• The status we are born with.

• Our most important identity.

• The head of a household.

• The status we earn.

What is the definition of 'norms'?

• Socially expected behaviours within a culture.

• Behaviour which everybody does.

• Socially deviant behaviours within a culture.

• Unusual behaviour.

Nurture theories suggest...

• Behaviour is influenced by the environment and people with live with.

• Behaviour if influenced by our biology including genetics.

Sociology views behaviour on the....

• Nature side of the debate.

• Nurture side of the debate.

What is the definition for 'roles'?

• Playing a fake persona in society.

• Observing people we admire and imitating behaviour.

• Expected behaviours associated with a position in society.

• Expected behaviours for each gender.

Which of the following is an example of 'ascribed status'?

• Teacher

• Manager

• Criminal

• Gender status

'Achieved status' is...

• When a status is given to you by other people/society.

• When a person has gained their status through their own actions.

'Socialisation' is...

• A process where people learn the rules for their own culture.

• A process where we learn to socialise.

• A process where people learn to communicate.

• A process where we maintain order in society.

Examples of a subculture are...

• Royal family

• Goths

• Teacher

• Cosplay

The definition of 'values' is...

• What is considered important in a culture.

• How people answer the big questions in life.

• Expected behaviours in a culture.

• The amount of respect a person has.