Quiz on Socialization

What is socialization primarily about?

• Learning to think and act

• Learning to cook

• Learning to drive

• Learning to paint

What is the role of encounters in socialization?

• They are unnecessary

• They facilitate social contact

• They hinder social contact

• They replace social contact

What role does school play in socialization?

• Teaches economic skills

• Provides religious guidance

• Educates on social norms and knowledge

• Offers political leadership

Which agent of socialization is primarily responsible for teaching cultural norms?

• Media

• Government

• Culture

• Peers

How does media act as an agent of socialization?

• By enforcing laws

• By providing entertainment and information

• By offering financial advice

• By organizing community events

Religion as an agent of socialization primarily teaches what?

• Economic strategies

• Moral values and beliefs

• Scientific knowledge

• Political systems

What role does the family play in socialization according to the document?

• Teaches academic skills

• Molds values, beliefs, and religious/political views

• Provides entertainment

• Shapes behavior patterns

What is the role of parents in socialization as mentioned in the text?

• To provide entertainment

• To teach academic subjects

• To help children learn appropriate behavior

• To manage children's friendships

What does the text suggest about the role of parents in childhood?

• They are secondary to teachers

• They are the primary agents of socialization

• They are less important than peers

• They are only important in adolescence

Which of the following is NOT a secondary agent of socialization?

• Mass media

• Government

• Personal beliefs

• Work