Unit 2 Socialization Test

According to Mary Catherine Bateson, how does storytelling help us?

• Present ourselves to others in social situations.
• Make sense of our evolving identities and experiences.
• Create a comprehensive account of every event in our lives.
• Remember forgotten memories.

What is the focus of Dan McAdams' study on 'narrative identity'?

• A collection of forgotten memories.
• The way we present ourselves to others.
• The importance of having a coherent life story.
• The personal story we construct about ourselves.

How do different people interpret the same event?

• In different ways.
• In the same way.
• Based on their parents' beliefs and values
• By focusing on significant experiences.

What type of stories do individuals who believe their lives hold meaning tend to tell?

• Contamination stories where things start well but end poorly.
• Stories of growth, connection with others, and taking control.
• Stories that don't improve after adversity.
• Stories that breed distrust towards authority figures.

What did the study by Adam Grant and Jane Dutton reveal about the impact of storytelling on behavior?

• Our stories have no impact on our behavior.
• Being benefactors has no effect on call-center fundraisers.
• Writing about helping someone else decreases call-center performance.
• Minor modifications to our stories can greatly influence our behavior.

Erikson’s 3rd stage, initiative/guilt, takes place between which of the following age groups?

• 2 - 3 years
• 0 - 2 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 7 - 12 years

It is at what stage that Erikson feels the child’s basic needs (love, caring, warmth) must be met in order to develop in a positive manner?

• Trust
• Shame
• Industry
• Identity

During the industry stage a child begins to demonstrate which of the following behaviors?

• Child develops self-identity
• Child develops imagination
• Rebellious behavior
• Completes tasks

In what negative stage of Erikson’s, does a child develop self-doubt?

• Inferiority
• Guilt
• Shame
• Identity Confusion

Lieutenant Dan wanted to die in Vietnam because of his ancestors that had died in previous wars. Erikson would have said Lt. Dan was in what negative stage?

• Inferiority
• Shame
• Guilt
• Identity Confusion