WorksheetsUTS Week10: The Political Self
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 21mins
Kendall defines politics as a social institution through which power is acquired and
exercised by people and groups
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False
Aristotle describes the role that politics and the political community must play in bringing about the virtuous life in the citizenry.
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False
(a) exists in all human societies, It serves as the mechanism by which individuals develop power and understand proper functioning of a democratic society as a citizen.
(a) is the most basic identification with the nation. The term denotes the
membership of a citizen in a political society.
Stevens, Anglin and Jussim (2015) cite that in some people, Politics is a central component of their identity.
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False
The political community where people belong offers an opportunity to satisfy their needs for affiliation.
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False
(a) organizes self–relevant information about politics
It helps in defining the structure and functions of the government, in telling and
understanding the relationship between the state and the citizens, and in describing their rights, freedom, and obligations as citizens
(a)
is one important component of political self, the person’s understanding of who
and what he or she is.
(a)
is often defined by citizenship and stance on political issues
(a)
From the social and psychological perspectives, the individual’s claim to citizenship means that the person relates himself or herself to a group of others who also see themselves as citizens of a larger polity.
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are developed through socialization, the ways people learn the knowledge, norms, values, motives, and roles appropriate to their positions in group or community.
(a)
Through (a) , people learn the status, duties, rights, and power necessary to
interact successfully with other people in the group or community.
The (a) has a hierarchical structure which requires each member to perform his or her role.
The (a) consists of members who differ in status, obligations, influence, or power.
The ordered positions and ascribe roles in the family prepare children form several and higher roles external to the family, in the context of being citizen of the state.
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The (a) also helps shape the ideals of citizenship and democracy through their religious teachings, values and traditions.
(a) are also important in influencing the political self. In peer groups, the members are equal status, thus, interaction with peers encompasses and emphasizes the equal distribution of power, rights and privileges among members of the group.
Select all the Theories of Political Self.
Social Learning Theory
Cognitive Theory
Theory of Symbolic Interaction
Theory of Political Participation
It is a life long process by which individuals gain knowledge about politics
(a)
A person can acquire learning through observation and imitation. In imitation, the learner watches the behavior in a similar way.
(a)
This theory suggest that the mental activities of individuals are important determinants of
behavior.
(a)
Suggest that behaviors are products of communication, meaning and symbols. People give meanings to symbols and they express these meanings through language and communication.
(a)
Any activity concerning government or governance of the state. The xtent and scope of political participation may be an important criteria for assessing the value or quality of symbols and meanings that people ascribe to politics.
(a)
