Sociology - Chapter 5 - Socialization

The Harlow's study on Rhesus monkeys showed that........

• 1. Rhesus monkeys raised by other primate species are poorly socialized

• 1. Monkeys can be adequately socialized by imitating humans

• 1. Food is more important than social comfort

• 1. Social comfort is more important than food

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

• Family

• School

• Mass Media

• Workplace

Which of the following is not an age-related transition point when Americans must be socialized to new roles?

• Infancy

• Adulthood

• Senior Citizen

• School Age

Socialization, as a sociological term, describes:

• 1. How people interact during social situations

• 1. How people learn societal norms, beliefs, and values

• 1. A person’s internal mental state when in a group setting

• 1. The difference between introverts and extroverts

What is one way to distinguish between psychology and sociology?

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

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

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

• 1. All of the above

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

• Gender

• Class

• Blood Type

• Race

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

• 1. With a standardized curriculum

• 1. Through the hidden curriculum

• 1. By socializing them in teamwork

• 1. All of the above

Which one of the following is not a way people are socialized by religion?

• 1. An individual’s personal internal experience of a divine being leads to their faith.

• 1. People learn the material culture of their religion.

• 1. Life stages and roles are connected to religious celebration.

• 1. Places of worship provide a space for shared group experiences.

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

• 1. The sample sizes are often small.

• 1. The results do not apply to singletons.

• 1. The twins were often raised in different ways.

• 1. The twins may turn out to actually be fraternal.

Old behaviors that were helpful in a previous role are removed because they are no longer of use.

• Nature vs. Nurture

• Resocilization

• Degredation Ceremony

• Social Interaction