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A break with past experiences and the learning of new values and norms
resocialization
total institution
agents of socialization
heredity
Socialization happens best by:
Living in a cave
Interacting with animals
Interacting with other humans
Interacting with chemicals
Socialization by outside influences other than those that have raised you is known as:
Primary Socialization
Secondary Socialization
Outside Socialization
Media Socialization
Secondary Socialization usually takes place first in:
School
The home
Teenage friend groups
Adulthood
Taking on norms and values of the group you plan to be in is known as:
Class Socialization
Race Socialization
Anticipatory Socialization
Preparatory Socialization
Socialization is a _________________ process.
Short
Lifelong
Month long
Year Long
When a teacher talks to a student about attending college and helps them talk about a career plan, this is known from a socialization perspective as:
Career Planning
Career Curriculum
Required Curriculum
Hidden Curriculum
Learning behaviors and values of a social class is known as:
Anticipatory Socialization
Race Socialization
Class Socialization
Gender Socialization
When middle class and upper class families teach their children that college is important and expect them to attend college, this is an example of:
Anticipatory Socialization
Race Socialization
Class Socialization
Gender Socialization
When middle class and upper class families teach their children that college is important and expect them to attend college, this is an example of:
Anticipatory Socialization
Race Socialization
Class Socialization
Gender Socialization
the way we prepare for future life roles
moral development
resocialization
anticipatory socialization
socialization
the process by which new members of a total institution lose aspects of their old identities and are given new ones
degradation ceremony
socialization
resocialization
generalized other
the process wherein people come to understand societal norms and expectations, to accept society’s beliefs, and to be aware of societal values
moral development
socialization
nature
nurture
a person’s distinct sense of identity as developed through social interaction
self
nature
nurture
moral development
the informal teaching done in schools that socializes children to societal norms
peer group
hidden curriculum
moral development
socialization
the process by which old behaviors are removed and new behaviors are learned in their place
degradation ceremony
moral development
nurture
resocialization
a group made up of people who are similar in age and social status and who share interests
peer group
socialization
anticipatory socialization
generalized other
the role that our social environment plays in self-development
nature
nurture
socialization
hidden curriculum
the influence of our genetic makeup on self-development
nature
nurture
moral development
hidden curriculum
the way people learn what is “good” and “bad” in society
socialization
hidden curriculum
moral development
self
the way people learn what is “good” and “bad” in society
socialization
hidden curriculum
moral development
self
What does the term Socialization mean?
the process of learning to participate in a group or act in society.
the act of using social media to communicate with others.
the voluntary process of preparing to accept new norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors
an image of yourself as having an identity separate from other people.
What stage of life is most crucial in the process of socialization?
Early Adulthood (25-30)
Adolescence (12-18)
Infancy (0-3)
Childhood (4-12)
Of the four main Agents of Socialization, which is the most influential in helping socialize an individual?
Mass Media
Peer Groups
School
Family
What is meant by the term Looking-Glass Self?
an image of yourself as having an identity separate from other people.
an image of yourself based on what you believe others think of you.
assuming viewpoints of another person to shape our own self-concept.
the ability to look in the mirror and see your own faults and weaknesses.
What is the term used to describe the non-content information educators teach their students to help prepare them for life outside of school?
Hidden Curriculum
Civic Duty
Non-Content Learning
Life Skills
What is the purpose of a Total Institution?
to imprison individuals so they are not allowed back into society.
to allow and promote individuality over conformity
to change an individuals life for the better and help them regain their freedom.
to control and manipulate someone to permanently change their lives.
Which one of these is not an example of a total institution?
Prison
High School
A Cult
A Mental Hospital
Which one of these is an example of how Total Institutions desocialize their population?
Calling their populations by their real names
Assigning each member of the population a uniform and an identification number
Allowing members of the population to express their own individuality
Giving their populations total freedom to do what they want on a daily basis.
From these scenarios, which one accurately shows anticipatory socialization?
Nick, who's just been sentenced to 5 years in prison for armed robbery, asks his friend Derek to prepare him for prison.
Luke, who's thinking about joining a cult, reads biography about Charles Manson to prepare himself for life in a cult.
Maria is a high school senior planning to go to college next year, to prepare she learns to do laundry, cook, and improve her study habits.
Sherri is a paranoid schizophrenic has been admitted to a mental hospital, to prepare she does some online research of what to expect.
What occurs when someone is being resocialized into their new situation?
Someone adopts new norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors.
Someone becomes acclimated with the rest of society.
Someone gives up old norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors.
Someone voluntarily prepares to accept new norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors.
What is the purpose of Harlow's Monkey Experiment?
To prove that monkey's are inferior to humans.
To prove that monkey's don't need their mothers, as long as someone gives them food and comfort they are fine.
To show the importance of closeness and comfort between a child and their mother.
To prove that monkey babies are smarter than human babies.
What do sociologists call a continuing process whereby individuals acquire personal identities and learn the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to his or her social position?
Sociology
Culture
Socialization
learning
Which agent of socialization has the most impact on our development?
Mass Media
peer groups
education
family
Which of the following is an example of a peer group?
students and teachers
classmates and friends
players and coaches
children and parents
Socialization happens best by : ..........
Interacting with other humans
Living in a cave
Interacting with animals
Interacting with chemicals
Socialization begins at birth and continues ..........
until age of 12
until age of 21
until middle age
throughout life
Socialization takes place through a process of cultural ......
isolation
diffusion
transmission
development
True or False :
Unlike other animals, humans are already socialized when they are born.
(a)
True or False:
The emotional needs of human infants are as important as their physical needs.
(a)
The case histories of Anna, Isabelle, and Genie showed ....
the effects of prolonged and intensive human contact.
the way that socialization may occur even in isolation
how important socialization is to development.
how development is independent of socialization.
...................... holds that society exists because it is necessary to teach children to work together to create a stable society.
role-taking theory
Symbolic interactionism
Conflict theory
Functionalism
The case histories of Anna, Isabelle, and Genie showed ....
the effects of prolonged and intensive human contact.
the way that socialization may occur even in isolation
how important socialization is to development.
how development is independent of socialization.
sum total of behaviors, attitudes, beliefs, and values that are characteristic of an individual
genetics
personality
instinct
socialization
the transmission of genetic characteristics from parents to children
resocialization
heredity
personality
instinct
Your birth order may affect your personality.
True
False
Your parents economic status can play a role in determining your personality.
True
False
Studies of feral children have shown that social contact is not important in a child's development and well being. As long as a child's physical needs are being met, they can thrive.
True
False
Which sociologist developed the theory of the Tabula Rasa, that babies are born as blank slates, on which anything can be written.
John Locke
Charles Horton Cooley
George Mead
Erving Goffman
Which sociologist developed the theory of Role-Taking?
John Locke
Charles Horton Cooley
George Mead
Erving Goffman
According to the theory of Role Taking, children become socialized through ______ stages.
2
3
4
5
Which sociologist developed the theory of impression management? In this theory, social interaction is like performing for an audience. We change our personalities based on what we want others to see.
John Locke
Charles Horton Cooley
George Mead
Erving Goffman
Which sociologist developed the theory of The Looking Glass Self? In this theory, we see ourselves how we believe others see us.
John Locke
Charles Horton Cooley
George Mead
Erving Goffman
Which agent of socialization is considered to be the most important?
school
peer group
mass media
family
Which agent of socialization is usually the first that children come in to contact with?
school
mass media
peer group
family
A group composed of individuals of roughly equal age and similar social characteristics
family
peer group
religion
mass media
What is the most popular form of mass media?
radio
TV
newspaper
internet
Peer groups are considered most important during which stage in life?
infancy
early childhood
adolescence
adulthood
As of 2010, what percentage of Americans have a television in their home?
56%
73%
88%
98%
On average, how many hours of television do children watch each week?
10.2
12.5
21.5
30.1
A break with past experiences and the learning of new values and norms is known as ___________________.
socialization
norms
heredity
resocialization
Resocialization can be voluntary or involuntary
True
False
Socialization, as a sociological term, describes:
how people interact during social situations
how people learn societal norms, beliefs, and values
a person’s internal mental state when in a group setting
the difference between introverts and extroverts
What is the part of the self created through socialization called?
Me
I
Self-Concept
Looking-Glass Self
What is the part of the self that accounts for unlearned, spontaneous acts called?
Me
I
Self-Concept
Looking-Glass Self
What is the process of learning to participate in a group called?
Socialization
Role Taking
Resocialization
Desocialization
What are those whose reactions are the most important to your self-concept called?
Significant Others
Agents of Socialization
Generalized Other
Peers
What is the process of assuming the viewpoint of another and using that viewpoint to shape self-concept called?
Role Taking
Socialization
Generalized Other
Significant Others
Which sociological perspective are we using as we talk about socialization and the self?
Symbolic Interactionism
Feminist Theory
Conflict Theory
Functionalism
Which sociological perspective would look at how mass media helps to stabilize society?
Symbolic Interactionism
Feminist Theory
Conflict Theory
Functionalism
Which perspective would study how mass media maintain the status quo by affirming and transmitting stereotypes?
Symbolic Interactionism
Feminist Theory
Conflict Theory
Functionalism
Which sociological perspective describes socialization as a lifelong process and looks closely at processes like desocialization and resocialization?
Symbolic Interactionism
Environmental Socialism
Conflict Theory
Functionalism
What is the result of the looking-glass self process?
Distortion
Self-evaluation
Self-concept
Socialism
Which term refers to the informal and unofficial aspects of culture taught in schools?
Hidden Curriculum
School Socialization
Invisible Values
Class Dissemination
As children get older, __________ becomes the most important agent of socialization.
Their peer group
Family
Gender
The Self
Which of these is NOT an example of hidden religion?
Saying "bless you"
Having a Christmas break
Praying at public high school graduation
Attending youth group at a church with your friend
Which term describes the cultural process of learning to participate in group life?
Socialization
Role Taking
Generalized Other
Looking-Glass Self
Assuming the viewpoint of another person and using that viewpoint to shape the self-concept is called what?
Socialization
Role Taking
Generalized Other
Looking-Glass Self
Which term describes the integrated ideal of the norms, values, and beliefs of one’s community or society?
Socialization
Significant Others
Generalized Other
Looking-Glass Self
Which term describes the image of yourself based on what you believe others think about you?
"I"
"Me"
Self-Concept
Looking-Glass Self
Which term describes the image of yourself as having an identity separate from others?
"I"
"Me"
Self-Concept
Looking-Glass Self
