Sociocultural Approach 4 - Social cognitive theory

What is the process of becoming a member of a social group called?

• Acculturation

• Assimilation

• Integration

• Socialization

What is the initial stage where social norms are passed between group members called?

• Advanced socialization

• Primary socialization

• Tertiary socialization

• Secondary socialization

Which theory of socialization focuses on children learning attitudes and behaviors appropriate for their gender?

• Gender socialization

• Ethnic socialization

• Cultural socialization

• Behavioral socialization

What are the most important primary socialization forces that bond directly with youths and transmit behavioral and attitudinal norms?

• Family, school peers, and later peer groups

• Neighbours, distant relatives, and strangers

• Teachers, friends, and media

• Religious leaders, politicians, and celebrities

Which form of socialization is influenced by an individual's peer group rather than parental figures?

• Tertiary socialization

• Primary socialization

• Advanced socialization

• Group socialization

Who determines the norms of society according to social cognitive theory?

• Government officials

• Media personalities

• Religious leaders

• Parents and guardians

What is the belief that you are capable of successfully accomplishing a task called?

• Self-efficacy

• Self-awareness

• Self-esteem

• Self-confidence

Which source of self-efficacy involves past success reinforcing the belief in further success?

• Vicarious experiences

• Emotional and physical states

• Social persuasion

• Mastery experiences

What did Bandura's bobo doll experiments focus on?

• Learning aggression through models

• Learning language through observation

• Learning cultural norms through imitation

• Learning academic skills through practice

According to McLuhan, what is the aspect of the medium that affects human behavior?

• Form

• Content

• Context

• Language