Week 5- Socialization

Socialization, as a sociological term, describes:

• how people interact during social situations

• how people learn societal norms, beliefs, and values

• a persons internal mental state when in a group setting

• the difference between introverts and extroverts

Harlow’s study on rhesus monkeys showed that:

• rhesus monkeys raised by other primate species are poorly socialized

• monkeys can be adequately socialized by imitating humans

• food is more important than social comfort

• social comfort is more important than food

What is one way to distinguish between psychology and sociology?

• Psychology focuses on the mind, while sociology focuses on society.

• Psychologists are interested in mental health, while sociologists are interested in societal functions.

• Psychologists look inward to understand behavior while sociologists look outward.

• All of the above

Why do sociologists need to be careful when drawing conclusions from twin studies?

• The results do not apply to singletons.

• The twins were often raised in different ways.

• The twins may turn out to actually be fraternal.

• The sample sizes are often small.

From a sociological perspective, which factor does not greatly influence a person’s socialization?

• gender

• class

• blood type

• race/ethnicity

How do schools prepare children to one day enter the workforce?

• with a standardized curriculum

• through a hidden curriculum

• by socializing them in team work

• all of the above

Which of the following is a manifest function of schools?

• understanding when to speak up and when to be silent

• learning to read and write

• following a schedule

• knowing lunch room etiquette

Which of the following is typically the earliest agent of socialization?

• school

• family

• mass media

• workplace

Which of the following is true regarding U.S. socialization of recent high school graduates?

• they are expected to take a "year off" before college

• they are required to serve in the military for a year

• they are expected to enter college, trade school, or the workforce shortly after graduation

• they are required to move away from their parents