The Tabula R asa

Who was the founder of the theory of the 'Tabula Rasa'?

• Charles Horton Cooley

• John Locke

• George Herbert Mead

• Karl Marx

What is the meaning of Tabula Rasa?

• Equal opportunity

• New beginning

• Help leads to success

• Clean slate

The Tabula Rasa suggests that all knowledge comes from:

• Perception

• Surroundings

• Experience

• People

What stage of life does John Locke believe that the Tabula Rasa is a part of?

• Any age

• Newborns

• Teenagers

• Elderly

In the 'nature vs nurture' debate, which side does the Tabula Rasa favor?

Which statement explains the tabula rasa theory of socialization the best?

• Anyone can change who they are if they have a fresh start in life.

• Although nurture plays an important role, nature and genetics sets the foundation and limits the abilities of any child from birth.

• Each newborn child has the potential to do anything or be anyone based on their surroundings and experiences.

• Nature and nurture play equal roles in the socialization of an individual.

This theory of socialization leads to a child becoming a distinct member of society.

• True

• False

Although this theory is the base of lots of sociological research, what is one debated aspect?

• Not all children are equally smart, sporty etc.

• Children are born with a set of genetic predispositions.

• An individual's beliefs are not based on how they grew up.

• Nature is equally if not more important.

Do you believe that the theory of the tabula rasa is true?

• Yes

• No