GE 1 MIDTERM LONG QUIZ 1A-2

Which statement best describes the concept of self-awareness?

• It is when others observe our behavior.

• It is the ability to evaluate and regulate our own behavior.

• It is when we act without thinking of consequences.

• It is limited only to physical actions.

Answer explanation

Self-awareness is the ability to observe, evaluate, and control one’s behavior while interacting with others.

The situation where a person motivates himself by saying, "If I finish my work, I'll reward myself," demonstrates:

• Lack of discipline

• Self-awareness

• Role confusion

• Egoism

Answer explanation

The person is both the motivator and the one being motivated, showing awareness of self in action.

Which best describes feral children?

• Children raised in orphanages with many playmates

• Children deprived of social contact and isolated from humans

• Children who excel in school due to parental guidance

• Children with advanced social skills

Answer explanation

Feral children are deprived of normal socialization, causing delayed mental, physical, and emotional growth.

The "wild boy of Aveyron" is significant because:

• He learned to speak fluently after training.

• He never recovered from isolation.

• His case showed the possibility of improvement through care.

• He was the first child to be placed in an orphanage.

Answer explanation

Victor (wild boy) showed progress under Dr. Jean Itard’s care, though he never fully learned speech.

Anna's case showed that:

• Isolation has no effect if children are fed.

• Social interaction is crucial for development.

• Genetics alone determines intelligence.

• Children can survive without attention.

Answer explanation

Despite being given food, Anna lacked love and interaction, causing severe developmental delays.

Isabelle's story differs from Anna's because:

• She never learned to communicate.

• She died young due to illness.

• She recovered enough to finish high school and start a family.

• She remained isolated for life.

Answer explanation

Unlike Anna, Isabelle responded well to socialization and eventually lived a normal life.

Which case demonstrated the most prolonged deprivation of socialization?

• Anna

• Isabelle

• Genie

• Victor

Answer explanation

Genie was isolated for 13 years, resulting in severe physical, emotional, and cognitive impairments.

According to Rene Spitz's study, infants left without human contact in orphanages:

• Developed faster due to independence.

• Showed severe developmental damage.

• Learned language more quickly.

• Became emotionally stronger.

Answer explanation

Lack of affection and attention caused physical, emotional, and social impairments, and many died.

Which sociological idea is highlighted by the cases of feral children?

• Self is naturally formed without others.

• Self is socially constructed through interaction.

• Self is purely biological.

• Self cannot change once formed.

Answer explanation

These cases show that the self develops through social interaction, not isolation.

The "social construction of self" means:

• Self is a fixed biological trait.

• Self is developed through interaction with others.

• Self-awareness is irrelevant.

• Self is formed only through education.

Answer explanation

Social self is constructed based on experiences and relationships with others.