Question 1

What did Mead use the analogy of a baseball game to illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  the importance of life goals 
B)  how in the game stage one comes to understand multiple roles 
C)  how rules control behaviour 
D)  the importance of play at the game stage 
A)  the importance of life goals 
B)  how in the game stage one comes to understand multiple roles 
C)  how rules control behaviour 
D)  the importance of play at the game stage

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the concept of sociobiology?

Accepted Answer

A)  the belief that social behaviour evolved from the need to reproduce and survive 
B)  a theory that promotes the belief that socialization provides knowledge about normative sex roles necessary for procreation 
C)  the belief that human behaviour is predicated upon survival of the fittest and that biological advantages accrue to the strongest collection of genes 
D)  the belief that human behaviour is controlled by genetics 
A)  the belief that social behaviour evolved from the need to reproduce and survive 
B)  a theory that promotes the belief that socialization provides knowledge about normative sex roles necessary for procreation 
C)  the belief that human behaviour is predicated upon survival of the fittest and that biological advantages accrue to the strongest collection of genes 
D)  the belief that human behaviour is controlled by genetics

Question 3

According to the text,which statement best describes Mead's game stage of childhood development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children learn to take on the role of others. 
B)  Children learn to imitate the behaviour of others through observation. 
C)  Children learn to take acknowledge and actuate several different roles simultaneously. 
D)  Children learn to differentiate between right,wrong,fairness,and following rules of etiquette and fairness at play. 
A)  Children learn to take on the role of others. 
B)  Children learn to imitate the behaviour of others through observation. 
C)  Children learn to take acknowledge and actuate several different roles simultaneously. 
D)  Children learn to differentiate between right,wrong,fairness,and following rules of etiquette and fairness at play.

Question 4

In a sociological sense,the term "status" refers only to high-level positions in society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which statement best exemplifies the theory of the looking glass self?

Accepted Answer

A)  If parents perceive children as weak and vulnerable then the children are likely to act in ways intended to overturn that image. 
B)  If parents perceive children in terms of a master status,it will likely negate related auxiliary traits. 
C)  If children incorrectly perceive their parents as thinking the children are weak and vulnerable,the children are unlikely to see themselves as weak and vulnerable. 
D)  If parents perceive children as weak and vulnerable then the children are likely to act in ways consistent with that image. 
A)  If parents perceive children as weak and vulnerable then the children are likely to act in ways intended to overturn that image. 
B)  If parents perceive children in terms of a master status,it will likely negate related auxiliary traits. 
C)  If children incorrectly perceive their parents as thinking the children are weak and vulnerable,the children are unlikely to see themselves as weak and vulnerable. 
D)  If parents perceive children as weak and vulnerable then the children are likely to act in ways consistent with that image.

Question 6

According to the authors,which term is used to describe the position which maintains that social behaviour evolved from the need to reproduce and survive?

Accepted Answer

A)  sociogenetics 
B)  social Darwinism 
C)  sociobiology 
D)  biogenetics 
A)  sociogenetics 
B)  social Darwinism 
C)  sociobiology 
D)  biogenetics

Question 7

According to the text,bureaucracies are formal organizational models with hierarchical chains of authority,sets of procedures,and guiding protocols.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which statement best describes the virtual self?

Accepted Answer

A)  It refers to the kinds of avatars gamers use. 
B)  It assumes an absence of human agency. 
C)  It includes the self-tracking that results in digital records of ourselves. 
D)  It does not include postings that describe daily moods. 
A)  It refers to the kinds of avatars gamers use. 
B)  It assumes an absence of human agency. 
C)  It includes the self-tracking that results in digital records of ourselves. 
D)  It does not include postings that describe daily moods.

Question 9

Compare and contrast three major influences on the developing self,including a discussion of the "nature" versus "nurture" debate.Use examples to illustrate your understanding of the concepts.

Accepted Answer

Student responses will vary,but should c

Question 10

Which term refers to the earliest form of socialization,which begins the moment an individual is born into a culture and experiences socialization for the first time?

Accepted Answer

A)  initial socialization 
B)  infantilized socialization 
C)  primary socialization 
D)  youth-oriented socialization 
A)  initial socialization 
B)  infantilized socialization 
C)  primary socialization 
D)  youth-oriented socialization

Question 11

Alycia was a member of the LGBT group in her high school.She joined to be with students who had similar sexuality and gender identity-based interests.She also was a member of the school's Talent Night committee.She organized a group of musically talented LGBT members to perform a mix of pop songs.According to the text,what aspect of herself was Alycia drawing from when she joined the LGBT group and then joined the school's Talent Night committee?

Accepted Answer

A)  complex personality 
B)  self-concept 
C)  sexual identity 
D)  psycho-social identity 
A)  complex personality 
B)  self-concept 
C)  sexual identity 
D)  psycho-social identity

Question 12

Compare and contrast the nature of social groups and the way group behaviours and patterns influence and are influenced by social statuses and roles.Use examples to illustrate your understanding of the concepts.

Accepted Answer

Social groups and social statuses and ro

Question 13

Which statement best describes the process of socialization?

Accepted Answer

A)  It effectively ends in adolescence. 
B)  It continues throughout our lifetimes. 
C)  It rarely involves others. 
D)  It is determined by our personal identities. 
A)  It effectively ends in adolescence. 
B)  It continues throughout our lifetimes. 
C)  It rarely involves others. 
D)  It is determined by our personal identities.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an ascribed status?

Accepted Answer

A)  sex 
B)  age 
C)  criminal 
D)  brother 
A)  sex 
B)  age 
C)  criminal 
D)  brother

Question 15

Jennifer has to give a speech at a conference which will be attended by several hundred people.She has tried to practice her speech in her room by herself but has had little opportunity to do so.Moreover,the speech deals with some complicated material that she is not all that familiar with.She knows that her performance is being evaluated by the conference organizers.What is likely to be the outcome?

Accepted Answer

A)  The large crowd will likely have minimal effect on her performance. 
B)  She is very likely to make some errors. 
C)  She is very likely to rise to the occasion and give a flawless performance. 
D)  Her performance will be enhanced knowing that she is being assessed. 
A)  The large crowd will likely have minimal effect on her performance. 
B)  She is very likely to make some errors. 
C)  She is very likely to rise to the occasion and give a flawless performance. 
D)  Her performance will be enhanced knowing that she is being assessed.

Question 16

Which study appeared in the text as an example of sociobiological theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Feral Child Study 
B)  the Human Genome Project 
C)  the Minnesota Twin Study 
D)  the Quebec-Ontario Genetic Multiple Birth Research Program 
A)  the Feral Child Study 
B)  the Human Genome Project 
C)  the Minnesota Twin Study 
D)  the Quebec-Ontario Genetic Multiple Birth Research Program

Question 17

The "reflexive self" can acknowledge "itself" objectively,subjectively in relation to other social actors,and the broader macro level views of society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Role is the dynamic aspect of a status;while we occupy a status,we play a role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss and describe the personal-social identity continuum ,auxiliary traits,and how these concepts help us to understand a sense of "self." Use examples to illustrate your understanding of the concepts.

Accepted Answer

Personal-social identity continuum: the

Question 20

According to the text,which statement best describes Mead's play stage of childhood development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children learn to take on the role of others. 
B)  Children learn to imitate the behaviour of others through observation. 
C)  Children learn to take acknowledge and actuate several different roles simultaneously. 
D)  Children learn to differentiate between right,wrong,fairness,and following rules of etiquette and fairness at play. 
A)  Children learn to take on the role of others. 
B)  Children learn to imitate the behaviour of others through observation. 
C)  Children learn to take acknowledge and actuate several different roles simultaneously. 
D)  Children learn to differentiate between right,wrong,fairness,and following rules of etiquette and fairness at play.

What did Mead use the analogy of a baseball game to illustrate?

Which of the following best describes the concept of sociobiology?

According to the text,which statement best describes Mead's game stage of childhood development?

In a sociological sense,the term "status" refers only to high-level positions in society.

Which statement best exemplifies the theory of the looking glass self?

According to the authors,which term is used to describe the position which maintains that social behaviour evolved from the need to reproduce and survive?

According to the text,bureaucracies are formal organizational models with hierarchical chains of authority,sets of procedures,and guiding protocols.

Which statement best describes the virtual self?

Compare and contrast three major influences on the developing self,including a discussion of the "nature" versus "nurture" debate.Use examples to illustrate your understanding of the concepts.

Which term refers to the earliest form of socialization,which begins the moment an individual is born into a culture and experiences socialization for the first time?

Compare and contrast the nature of social groups and the way group behaviours and patterns influence and are influenced by social statuses and roles.Use examples to illustrate your understanding of the concepts.

Which statement best describes the process of socialization?

Which of the following is NOT an ascribed status?

Which study appeared in the text as an example of sociobiological theories?

The "reflexive self" can acknowledge "itself" objectively,subjectively in relation to other social actors,and the broader macro level views of society.

Role is the dynamic aspect of a status;while we occupy a status,we play a role.

Discuss and describe the personal-social identity continuum ,auxiliary traits,and how these concepts help us to understand a sense of "self." Use examples to illustrate your understanding of the concepts.

According to the text,which statement best describes Mead's play stage of childhood development?

Seeing and Acting Through the Lens of Sociology

Applying Sociological Research Methods

I Am Canadian: What Is Canadian Culture

Social Inequality in Canadian Society

Mass Media: Living in the Electronic Age

Sex, gender, and Sexualities: Deconstructing Dualisms

Race and Ethnicity: Defining Ourselves and Others

Canadian Families: Past, present, and Future

Learning What Is True: Religion,science,and Education

Social Control, deviance, and Crime

Health and Illness: Is It Lifestyle or Something More

Social Change: Collective Behaviour and Social Movements

Going Green: Environmental Sociology

Globalization: the Interconnected World

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Exam 4: Socialization: the Self and Social Identity

What did Mead use the analogy of a baseball game to illustrate?

Which of the following best describes the concept of sociobiology?

According to the text,which statement best describes Mead's game stage of childhood development?

In a sociological sense,the term "status" refers only to high-level positions in society.

Which statement best exemplifies the theory of the looking glass self?

According to the authors,which term is used to describe the position which maintains that social behaviour evolved from the need to reproduce and survive?

According to the text,bureaucracies are formal organizational models with hierarchical chains of authority,sets of procedures,and guiding protocols.

Which statement best describes the virtual self?

Compare and contrast three major influences on the developing self,including a discussion of the "nature" versus "nurture" debate.Use examples to illustrate your understanding of the concepts.

Which term refers to the earliest form of socialization,which begins the moment an individual is born into a culture and experiences socialization for the first time?

Compare and contrast the nature of social groups and the way group behaviours and patterns influence and are influenced by social statuses and roles.Use examples to illustrate your understanding of the concepts.

Which statement best describes the process of socialization?

Which of the following is NOT an ascribed status?

Which study appeared in the text as an example of sociobiological theories?

The "reflexive self" can acknowledge "itself" objectively,subjectively in relation to other social actors,and the broader macro level views of society.

Role is the dynamic aspect of a status;while we occupy a status,we play a role.

Discuss and describe the personal-social identity continuum ,auxiliary traits,and how these concepts help us to understand a sense of "self." Use examples to illustrate your understanding of the concepts.

According to the text,which statement best describes Mead's play stage of childhood development?

Seeing and Acting Through the Lens of Sociology

Applying Sociological Research Methods

I Am Canadian: What Is Canadian Culture

Social Inequality in Canadian Society

Mass Media: Living in the Electronic Age

Sex, gender, and Sexualities: Deconstructing Dualisms

Race and Ethnicity: Defining Ourselves and Others

Canadian Families: Past, present, and Future

Learning What Is True: Religion,science,and Education

Social Control, deviance, and Crime

Health and Illness: Is It Lifestyle or Something More

Social Change: Collective Behaviour and Social Movements

Going Green: Environmental Sociology

Globalization: the Interconnected World

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