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The Tabula R asa

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was the founder of the theory of the 'Tabula Rasa'?

a)

Charles Horton Cooley

b)

John Locke

c)

George Herbert Mead

d)

Karl Marx

2.

What is the meaning of Tabula Rasa?

a)

Equal opportunity

b)

New beginning

c)

Help leads to success

d)

Clean slate

3.

The Tabula Rasa suggests that all knowledge comes from:

a)

Perception

b)

Surroundings

c)

Experience

d)

People

4.

What stage of life does John Locke believe that the Tabula Rasa is a part of?

a)

Any age

b)

Newborns

c)

Teenagers

d)

Elderly

5.

In the 'nature vs nurture' debate, which side does the Tabula Rasa favor?

(a)  

6.

Which statement explains the tabula rasa theory of socialization the best?

a)

Anyone can change who they are if they have a fresh start in life.

b)

Although nurture plays an important role, nature and genetics sets the foundation and limits the abilities of any child from birth.

c)

Each newborn child has the potential to do anything or be anyone based on their surroundings and experiences.

d)

Nature and nurture play equal roles in the socialization of an individual.

7.

This theory of socialization leads to a child becoming a distinct member of society.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Although this theory is the base of lots of sociological research, what is one debated aspect?

a)

Not all children are equally smart, sporty etc.

b)

Children are born with a set of genetic predispositions.

c)

An individual's beliefs are not based on how they grew up.

d)

Nature is equally if not more important.

9.

Do you believe that the theory of the tabula rasa is true?

a)

Yes

b)

No