Question 1

Studies of children raised in isolation, show that

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A)  humans have most of the same instincts found in other animal species. 
B)  personality is present in humans at birth. 
C)  without social experience, a child is incapable of thought or meaningful action. 
D)  many human instincts appear but only after the first few years of life. 
A)  humans have most of the same instincts found in other animal species. 
B)  personality is present in humans at birth. 
C)  without social experience, a child is incapable of thought or meaningful action. 
D)  many human instincts appear but only after the first few years of life.

Question 2

The special contribution of schooling to the socialization process includes

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A)  receiving love from caring adults. 
B)  exposing the child to people whose backgrounds differ from their own. 
C)  helping children break free of gender roles. 
D)  teaching children to be highly flexible and to express their individuality. 
A)  receiving love from caring adults. 
B)  exposing the child to people whose backgrounds differ from their own. 
C)  helping children break free of gender roles. 
D)  teaching children to be highly flexible and to express their individuality.

Question 3

Ageism refers to

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A)  the fact that older people have most of the wealth and power in our society. 
B)  the fact that young people know little of the experience of growing old. 
C)  prejudice and discrimination against the elderly. 
D)  the rising share of elderly people in U.S. society who are poor. 
A)  the fact that older people have most of the wealth and power in our society. 
B)  the fact that young people know little of the experience of growing old. 
C)  prejudice and discrimination against the elderly. 
D)  the rising share of elderly people in U.S. society who are poor.

Question 4

In her interviews with high school students, Grace Kao found that stereotypes about race and ethnicity form part of young people's sense of self.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Total institutions isolate and try to resocialize inmates.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In historical perspective, the power of the mass media in the socialization process has

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A)  decreased over time. 
B)  increased over time. 
C)  been about the same over the last century. 
D)  The mass media have never played a large part in the socialization process. 
A)  decreased over time. 
B)  increased over time. 
C)  been about the same over the last century. 
D)  The mass media have never played a large part in the socialization process.

Question 7

The Harlow studies found that one month of social isolation was enough to permanently damage infant rhesus monkeys.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A more common word for "superego" in Freud's model of personality would be "conscience."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Of all social institutions, mass media is the one with the greatest impact on socialization for most people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In Freud's model of personality, the ego manages the opposing forces of the id and the superego.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to Jean Piaget, language and other symbols are first used in the concrete operational stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Below is a list of traits linked to a total institution; all but one are correct. Which one is NOT correct?

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A)  Formal rules dictate daily routines. 
B)  Inmates have standardized food, clothing, and activities. 
C)  Staff members encourage individual growth and creativity. 
D)  Staff members supervise all spheres of daily life. 
A)  Formal rules dictate daily routines. 
B)  Inmates have standardized food, clothing, and activities. 
C)  Staff members encourage individual growth and creativity. 
D)  Staff members supervise all spheres of daily life.

Question 13

Industrialized societies typically define people in old age as

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A)  the most wise. 
B)  less important than younger adults. 
C)  the most knowledgeable about current trends. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  the most wise. 
B)  less important than younger adults. 
C)  the most knowledgeable about current trends. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 14

In Chapter 3's "Seeing Sociology in the News" article, a father describes his daughter's use of new computer technology and concludes that rapid innovation in communication technology is producing

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A)  greater understanding among all people. 
B)  a widening class difference. 
C)  a new generation gap. 
D)  a widespread feeling of loneliness. 
A)  greater understanding among all people. 
B)  a widening class difference. 
C)  a new generation gap. 
D)  a widespread feeling of loneliness.

Question 15

When Charles Horton Cooley used the concept "looking-glass self," he was referring to the fact that

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A)  people are self-centered. 
B)  people see themselves as they think others see them. 
C)  people see things only from their own point of view. 
D)  our actions are a reflection of our cultural values. 
A)  people are self-centered. 
B)  people see themselves as they think others see them. 
C)  people see things only from their own point of view. 
D)  our actions are a reflection of our cultural values.

Question 16

Chapter 3's "Seeing Sociology in the News" article explains that the latest computer technology gives today's young people common experiences that set them off from older cohorts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In our society, there is no single factor that defines young people as having reached adulthood.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In simple terms, anticipatory socialization involves learning that helps people prepare for a desired position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

George Herbert Mead would agree with only one of the following statements. Which one is it?

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A)  If you were to win $100 million in a lottery, your "self" might change. 
B)  Socialization ends in childhood once the self is established. 
C)  Human behavior reflects nature as much as nurture. 
D)  People are like puppets with little control over how society pulls the strings. 
A)  If you were to win $100 million in a lottery, your "self" might change. 
B)  Socialization ends in childhood once the self is established. 
C)  Human behavior reflects nature as much as nurture. 
D)  People are like puppets with little control over how society pulls the strings.

Question 20

In George Herbert Mead's model, which sequence correctly orders stages of developing self?

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A)  imitation, generalized other, play, game 
B)  imitation, game, play, generalized other 
C)  imitation, generalized other, game, play 
D)  imitation, play, game, generalized other 
A)  imitation, generalized other, play, game 
B)  imitation, game, play, generalized other 
C)  imitation, generalized other, game, play 
D)  imitation, play, game, generalized other

Studies of children raised in isolation, show that

The special contribution of schooling to the socialization process includes

Ageism refers to

In her interviews with high school students, Grace Kao found that stereotypes about race and ethnicity form part of young people's sense of self.

Total institutions isolate and try to resocialize inmates.

In historical perspective, the power of the mass media in the socialization process has

The Harlow studies found that one month of social isolation was enough to permanently damage infant rhesus monkeys.

A more common word for "superego" in Freud's model of personality would be "conscience."

Of all social institutions, mass media is the one with the greatest impact on socialization for most people.

In Freud's model of personality, the ego manages the opposing forces of the id and the superego.

According to Jean Piaget, language and other symbols are first used in the concrete operational stage.

Below is a list of traits linked to a total institution; all but one are correct. Which one is NOT correct?

Industrialized societies typically define people in old age as

In Chapter 3's "Seeing Sociology in the News" article, a father describes his daughter's use of new computer technology and concludes that rapid innovation in communication technology is producing

When Charles Horton Cooley used the concept "looking-glass self," he was referring to the fact that

Chapter 3's "Seeing Sociology in the News" article explains that the latest computer technology gives today's young people common experiences that set them off from older cohorts.

In our society, there is no single factor that defines young people as having reached adulthood.

In simple terms, anticipatory socialization involves learning that helps people prepare for a desired position.

George Herbert Mead would agree with only one of the following statements. Which one is it?

In George Herbert Mead's model, which sequence correctly orders stages of developing self?

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Exam 3: Socialization: From Infancy to Old Age

Studies of children raised in isolation, show that

The special contribution of schooling to the socialization process includes

Ageism refers to

In her interviews with high school students, Grace Kao found that stereotypes about race and ethnicity form part of young people's sense of self.

Total institutions isolate and try to resocialize inmates.

In historical perspective, the power of the mass media in the socialization process has

The Harlow studies found that one month of social isolation was enough to permanently damage infant rhesus monkeys.

A more common word for "superego" in Freud's model of personality would be "conscience."

Of all social institutions, mass media is the one with the greatest impact on socialization for most people.

In Freud's model of personality, the ego manages the opposing forces of the id and the superego.

According to Jean Piaget, language and other symbols are first used in the concrete operational stage.

Below is a list of traits linked to a total institution; all but one are correct. Which one is NOT correct?

Industrialized societies typically define people in old age as

In Chapter 3's "Seeing Sociology in the News" article, a father describes his daughter's use of new computer technology and concludes that rapid innovation in communication technology is producing

When Charles Horton Cooley used the concept "looking-glass self," he was referring to the fact that

Chapter 3's "Seeing Sociology in the News" article explains that the latest computer technology gives today's young people common experiences that set them off from older cohorts.

In our society, there is no single factor that defines young people as having reached adulthood.

In simple terms, anticipatory socialization involves learning that helps people prepare for a desired position.

George Herbert Mead would agree with only one of the following statements. Which one is it?

In George Herbert Mead's model, which sequence correctly orders stages of developing self?

Sociology: Perspective, Theory, and Method

Culture

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Sexuality and Society

Deviance

Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Gender Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Economics and Politics

Family and Religion

Education, Health, and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and Environment

Social Change: Modern and Postmodern Societies

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