Socialization and Development Quiz

Which phrase is the best definition of socialization?

• the cultural process of learning to participate in group life

• the human behavior that demonstrates a variety of prohibitions

• the psychological case study that indicates functions of early life

• the accepted method through which people communicate

In Harry and Margaret Harlow's famous experiment designed to show how socialization affects infant monkeys, which identifies the experimental group?

• isolated infants

• twin infants

• slightly confined infants

• normally socialized infants

Which statement about Harry and Margaret Harlow's isolation experiment is accurate?

• Monkeys consistently preferred the food source.

• Monkeys showed patterns that differed from those of humans.

• The soft dummy drew the most attention from the monkeys.

• The introduction of a rubber snake to induce fear changed results.

Which best explains why socialization is important?

• to evaluate actions that will guide researchers in ideas related to case studies

• to develop the set of attitudes, beliefs, values, and behaviors associated with being an individual

• to create the group of assets, credentials, and projects needed to complete essential life functions

• to serve as an instrument to gather, analyze, and predict relationships between people in a culture

As discussed in this lesson, which explains Anna's development after she was introduced to a new lifestyle?

• She achieved the intellectual level of her peers.

• Her speech acquisition improved.

• She rose to the emotional level of her peers.

• Her diet remained the same.

What does the practice of women walking behind their husbands in some cultures exemplify?

• isolation

• instruction

• socialization

• generalization

Which of the following is an emotional need?

• new clothes

• cell phone

• library card

• affection

What usually happens to human babies who are denied close contact for substantial periods of time?

• They overcome the lack of contact by physically moving too close to others.

• They rebel by constantly seeking new people to share their lives.

• They have difficulty forming emotional ties with others.

• They tend to show a greater resistance to illness.

What likely accounted for the difference in the progress between Anna and Isabelle, in the case studies discussed in this chapter?

• When older, Anna had a more aggressive course of therapy than Isabelle experienced.

• The girls' diets were quite similar when they lived in isolation during their younger years.

• School experiences offered a disparity in learning environments for the girls.

• When young, Isabelle had more contact with her mother than Anna did.

Which factor is most likely to influence a child's ability to socialize effectively?

• The number of toys they own

• The quality of parental interaction

• The size of their school

• The amount of screen time they have