Question 1

When considering socialization,what do structural functionalist thinkers look at?

Accepted Answer

A) how the structure of a child's family has an impact on his or her socialization 
B) how the transmission of cultural norms ensures the stability of families and society 
C) how socialization occurs through the day-to-day relationships of individual family members 
D) the way family subsystems and boundaries shape children 
A) how the structure of a child's family has an impact on his or her socialization 
B) how the transmission of cultural norms ensures the stability of families and society 
C) how socialization occurs through the day-to-day relationships of individual family members 
D) the way family subsystems and boundaries shape children A

Question 2

According to the text,how do adolescents view technology?

Accepted Answer

A) as a way to bully other teens 
B) as a way to improve their academic achievement 
C) as a way to make friends 
D) as a way to gain independence from their parents 
A) as a way to bully other teens 
B) as a way to improve their academic achievement 
C) as a way to make friends 
D) as a way to gain independence from their parents D

Question 3

How are children with authoritative parents often described?

Accepted Answer

A) as defiant and rebellious 
B) as selfish and undisciplined 
C) as competent and friendly 
D) as detached and submissive 
A) as defiant and rebellious 
B) as selfish and undisciplined 
C) as competent and friendly 
D) as detached and submissive C

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT considered an agent of socialization?

Accepted Answer

A) schools 
B) daycare 
C) media 
D) extended family 
A) schools 
B) daycare 
C) media 
D) extended family

Question 5

Historically,what was seen as the greatest duty allotted to womankind?

Accepted Answer

A) being a housewife 
B) being a sister 
C) being a mother 
D) being a wife 
A) being a housewife 
B) being a sister 
C) being a mother 
D) being a wife

Question 6

Generally,who has the single most powerful influence in the socialization of children?

Accepted Answer

A) friends 
B) siblings 
C) teachers 
D) parents 
A) friends 
B) siblings 
C) teachers 
D) parents

Question 7

What is one finding of family-size studies?

Accepted Answer

A) Children in large families have better language development. 
B) Children in large families often live in neighbourhoods with good role models. 
C) Family size has no impact on child outcomes. 
D) Children in large families have better nutrition. 
A) Children in large families have better language development. 
B) Children in large families often live in neighbourhoods with good role models. 
C) Family size has no impact on child outcomes. 
D) Children in large families have better nutrition.

Question 8

What happens to a couples' sexual relationship after a child is born?

Accepted Answer

A) It decreases. 
B) It increases. 
C) There is no change. 
D) It increases then decreases. 
A) It decreases. 
B) It increases. 
C) There is no change. 
D) It increases then decreases.

Question 9

According to the text,although Indigenous families across Canada are a diverse population what do they tend to value?

Accepted Answer

A) nature and animals 
B) respect for elders and nature 
C) independence and spontaneity 
D) interdependence of all life and spirituality 
A) nature and animals 
B) respect for elders and nature 
C) independence and spontaneity 
D) interdependence of all life and spirituality

Question 10

According to one Canadian study,which of the following was more at risk of parental psychological violence than were children from separated families?

Accepted Answer

A) children of teenage mothers 
B) children of cohabiting parents with low levels of conflict 
C) children from two-parent families with high levels of conflict 
D) children who were adopted 
A) children of teenage mothers 
B) children of cohabiting parents with low levels of conflict 
C) children from two-parent families with high levels of conflict 
D) children who were adopted

Question 11

What role do children take on in immigrant families where English or French is not the home language?

Accepted Answer

A) linguistic leader 
B) integrator 
C) communication mediator 
D) language brokers 
A) linguistic leader 
B) integrator 
C) communication mediator 
D) language brokers

Question 12

Which of the following is a recent trend?

Accepted Answer

A) More children probably know their grandparents than ever before. 
B) The extended family has little relevance for present-day families. 
C) Extended families are strong in rural areas but not in cities. 
D) Most adults live a long distance from their parents. 
A) More children probably know their grandparents than ever before. 
B) The extended family has little relevance for present-day families. 
C) Extended families are strong in rural areas but not in cities. 
D) Most adults live a long distance from their parents.

Question 13

____________________ are the single most powerful influence in the socialization of children.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are the single most powerful influence...

Question 14

Children without siblings have many of the characteristics of which child with siblings?

Accepted Answer

A) the youngest 
B) the middle 
C) the oldest 
D) the third 
A) the youngest 
B) the middle 
C) the oldest 
D) the third

Question 15

Which term refers to the concept of providing opportunities for full participation and equal chances for all students?

Accepted Answer

A) inclusive curriculum 
B) exclusive curriculum 
C) extensive curriculum 
D) multicultural curriculum 
A) inclusive curriculum 
B) exclusive curriculum 
C) extensive curriculum 
D) multicultural curriculum

Question 16

Caitlyn's parents encourage her to make her own decisions and to express her individual personality.They set few rules and expect her to do little to help around the house,unless she wants to.What parenting style are they using?

Accepted Answer

A) authoritative 
B) permissive 
C) caring 
D) lackadaisical 
A) authoritative 
B) permissive 
C) caring 
D) lackadaisical

Question 17

At what age do schools assume responsibility for socialization of children?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 or 3 
B) 4 or 5 
C) 6 or 7 
D) 8 or 9 
A) 2 or 3 
B) 4 or 5 
C) 6 or 7 
D) 8 or 9

Question 18

Several studies have found that children parents' education is one of the strongest factors predicting level and type of education desired by their children? According to the text,why is this the case?

Accepted Answer

A) They are more cognitively involved with their children. 
B) They have higher income as a result of their higher education. 
C) They are more permissive parents. 
D) They encourage free play. 
A) They are more cognitively involved with their children. 
B) They have higher income as a result of their higher education. 
C) They are more permissive parents. 
D) They encourage free play.

Question 19

What is the main reason that parents today choose to home school?

Accepted Answer

A) to practice an alternative lifestyle 
B) ideological reasons 
C) financial reasons 
D) to ensure their child is safe and protected 
A) to practice an alternative lifestyle 
B) ideological reasons 
C) financial reasons 
D) to ensure their child is safe and protected

Question 20

Which group is most likely to have a video-gaming device in their room?

Accepted Answer

A) pre-schoolers 
B) 7-to-9 year olds 
C) 8-to10 year olds 
D) 12-to-13 year olds 
A) pre-schoolers 
B) 7-to-9 year olds 
C) 8-to10 year olds 
D) 12-to-13 year olds

When considering socialization,what do structural functionalist thinkers look at?

According to the text,how do adolescents view technology?

How are children with authoritative parents often described?

Which of the following is NOT considered an agent of socialization?

Historically,what was seen as the greatest duty allotted to womankind?

Generally,who has the single most powerful influence in the socialization of children?

What is one finding of family-size studies?

What happens to a couples' sexual relationship after a child is born?

According to the text,although Indigenous families across Canada are a diverse population what do they tend to value?

According to one Canadian study,which of the following was more at risk of parental psychological violence than were children from separated families?

What role do children take on in immigrant families where English or French is not the home language?

Which of the following is a recent trend?

____________________ are the single most powerful influence in the socialization of children.

Children without siblings have many of the characteristics of which child with siblings?

Which term refers to the concept of providing opportunities for full participation and equal chances for all students?

Caitlyn's parents encourage her to make her own decisions and to express her individual personality.They set few rules and expect her to do little to help around the house,unless she wants to.What parenting style are they using?

At what age do schools assume responsibility for socialization of children?

Several studies have found that children parents' education is one of the strongest factors predicting level and type of education desired by their children? According to the text,why is this the case?

What is the main reason that parents today choose to home school?

Which group is most likely to have a video-gaming device in their room?

What Is a Family

History, Culture, and Canadian Families

Getting Together

Wedding Bells or Not

Childrenyes or No

The Middle Years of the Family and the Not-So-Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Second Time Around

The Family, Work, and Caregiving

The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ballpredicting the Future of the Family

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Exam 6: Bringing up Baby

When considering socialization,what do structural functionalist thinkers look at?

According to the text,how do adolescents view technology?

How are children with authoritative parents often described?

Which of the following is NOT considered an agent of socialization?

Historically,what was seen as the greatest duty allotted to womankind?

Generally,who has the single most powerful influence in the socialization of children?

What is one finding of family-size studies?

What happens to a couples' sexual relationship after a child is born?

According to the text,although Indigenous families across Canada are a diverse population what do they tend to value?

According to one Canadian study,which of the following was more at risk of parental psychological violence than were children from separated families?

What role do children take on in immigrant families where English or French is not the home language?

Which of the following is a recent trend?

____________________ are the single most powerful influence in the socialization of children.

Children without siblings have many of the characteristics of which child with siblings?

Which term refers to the concept of providing opportunities for full participation and equal chances for all students?

Caitlyn's parents encourage her to make her own decisions and to express her individual personality.They set few rules and expect her to do little to help around the house,unless she wants to.What parenting style are they using?

At what age do schools assume responsibility for socialization of children?

Several studies have found that children parents' education is one of the strongest factors predicting level and type of education desired by their children? According to the text,why is this the case?

What is the main reason that parents today choose to home school?

Which group is most likely to have a video-gaming device in their room?

What Is a Family

History, Culture, and Canadian Families

Getting Together

Wedding Bells or Not

Childrenyes or No

The Middle Years of the Family and the Not-So-Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Second Time Around

The Family, Work, and Caregiving

The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ballpredicting the Future of the Family

Filters