Socialization and Enculturation QUIZ_Quarter 1

It consists of the roles and statuses that an individual learns as a child.

• Roles

• Identity Formation

• Primary Identity

• Nature

Answer explanation

The term 'Primary Identity' refers to the roles and statuses an individual learns during childhood, shaping their self-concept and social identity. This makes it the correct choice over the other options.

It is an individual’s position in his or her society, which carries with it is a set of defined rights and obligations.

• Gender

• Status

• Nurture

• Social

Answer explanation

The term 'status' refers to an individual's position in society, encompassing specific rights and obligations. This aligns with the definition provided, making 'status' the correct choice over the other options.

Which of the following is NOT included in the four categories of norms?

• History

• Cultural Variations

• Exceptionality

• all of these.

Answer explanation

The four categories of norms typically include folkways, mores, laws, and taboos. History, Cultural Variations, and Exceptionality are not recognized as categories of norms, making 'all of these' the correct choice.

What are the theories that explain the existence of deviants (human/groups) and deviance (acts)?

• Social Control Theory

• Social Control Theory

• Differential Association Theory

• all of the above.

Answer explanation

Theories like Social Control Theory and Differential Association Theory explain deviance by examining societal influences and interactions. Therefore, 'all of the above' is correct as it encompasses multiple perspectives on deviance.

Which of the following is NOT considered as elements that promote social control?

• Internalization

• Structural functionalist Theory

• Sanctions

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Structural functionalist Theory is a sociological perspective that explains social structures and their functions, but it does not directly promote social control like internalization and sanctions do.

Which of the following are the types of sanctions?

• Formal Sanctions

• Informal Sanctions

• Positive Sanctions

• all of the above.

Answer explanation

All listed options are types of sanctions. Formal sanctions are official penalties, informal sanctions are social reactions, and positive sanctions reward behavior. Therefore, the correct answer is 'all of the above.'

The sets of expectation from people who occupy a particular status.

• Folkways

• Deviance

• Nature

• Roles

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Roles' because it refers to the expected behaviors and responsibilities associated with a specific status in society, distinguishing it from folkways, deviance, and nature.

It is the act of following the roles and goals of one’s society.

• Conformity

• Identity Formation

• Mores

• Status

Answer explanation

Conformity is the act of aligning one's behaviors and beliefs with societal norms and expectations. It directly relates to following the roles and goals of one's society, making it the correct choice.

It is the act of violating the prescribed social norms.

• Deviance

• Sanctions

• Social Control

• Identity

Answer explanation

Deviance refers to actions that violate social norms, making it the correct choice. Sanctions are responses to deviance, social control refers to mechanisms to regulate behavior, and identity relates to self-conception.

. These are the rewards of forms of punishment that are formally awarded by an institution such as government, council or establishment.

• Informal Sanctions

• Formal Sanctions

• Positive Sanctions

• Negative Sanctions

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Formal Sanctions' as these are official rewards or punishments given by institutions like governments. 'Informal Sanctions' refer to unofficial responses, which do not fit the description provided.