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WorksheetsThe Tabula R asa
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 4mins
Who was the founder of the theory of the 'Tabula Rasa'?
Charles Horton Cooley
John Locke
George Herbert Mead
Karl Marx
What is the meaning of Tabula Rasa?
Equal opportunity
New beginning
Help leads to success
Clean slate
The Tabula Rasa suggests that all knowledge comes from:
Perception
Surroundings
Experience
People
What stage of life does John Locke believe that the Tabula Rasa is a part of?
Any age
Newborns
Teenagers
Elderly
In the 'nature vs nurture' debate, which side does the Tabula Rasa favor?
(a)
Which statement explains the tabula rasa theory of socialization the best?
Anyone can change who they are if they have a fresh start in life.
Although nurture plays an important role, nature and genetics sets the foundation and limits the abilities of any child from birth.
Each newborn child has the potential to do anything or be anyone based on their surroundings and experiences.
Nature and nurture play equal roles in the socialization of an individual.
This theory of socialization leads to a child becoming a distinct member of society.
True
False
Although this theory is the base of lots of sociological research, what is one debated aspect?
Not all children are equally smart, sporty etc.
Children are born with a set of genetic predispositions.
An individual's beliefs are not based on how they grew up.
Nature is equally if not more important.
Do you believe that the theory of the tabula rasa is true?
Yes
No
