Question 1

Anticipatory socialization refers to trying to avoid unpleasant social experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Applying Freud's thinking to a sociological analysis of personality development,you would conclude that

Accepted Answer

A) human behavior is basically random. 
B) humans have basic,self-centered drives that must be controlled by learning the ways of society. 
C) societies encourage people to become self-centered. 
D) humans can never become cultural creatures. 
A) human behavior is basically random. 
B) humans have basic,self-centered drives that must be controlled by learning the ways of society. 
C) societies encourage people to become self-centered. 
D) humans can never become cultural creatures.

Question 3

When Cooley used the concept of the "looking-glass self," he claimed 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 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 values.

Question 4

Cite several ways in which the family is central to the process of socialization.

Accepted Answer

The family is central to the process of

Question 5

The special importance of the peer group is the fact that it

Accepted Answer

A) has a greater effect than parents on children's long-term goals. 
B) lets children escape the direct supervision of parents. 
C) gives children experience in an impersonal setting. 
D) All of these responses are correct. 
A) has a greater effect than parents on children's long-term goals. 
B) lets children escape the direct supervision of parents. 
C) gives children experience in an impersonal setting. 
D) All of these responses are correct.

Question 6

Melvin Kohn demonstrated that parents of all social classes have much the same expectations of their children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One contribution of schooling to the socialization process that teaches about rules and schedules is

Accepted Answer

A) exposing the child to a bureaucratic setting. 
B) exposing the child to people of similar social backgrounds. 
C) teaching children to be highly flexible and to express their individuality. 
D) helping children break free of gender roles. 
A) exposing the child to a bureaucratic setting. 
B) exposing the child to people of similar social backgrounds. 
C) teaching children to be highly flexible and to express their individuality. 
D) helping children break free of gender roles.

Question 8

The tragic case of Anna shows that without adequate nutrition a human being cannot develop a personality or self.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Erik H.Erikson emphasized that almost all important socialization takes place during childhood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Mead,social experience involves

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A) understanding the world in terms of our senses. 
B) the exchange of symbols. 
C) a mix of biological instinct and learning. 
D) acting but not thinking. 
A) understanding the world in terms of our senses. 
B) the exchange of symbols. 
C) a mix of biological instinct and learning. 
D) acting but not thinking.

Question 11

A college is a good example of a total institution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Industrialization brings with it a rise in the social standing of older people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

George Herbert Mead considered the self to be

Accepted Answer

A) the part of an individual's personality that is composed of self-awareness and self-image. 
B) the presence of culture within the individual. 
C) basic drives that are self-centered. 
D) present in infants at the time of their birth. 
A) the part of an individual's personality that is composed of self-awareness and self-image. 
B) the presence of culture within the individual. 
C) basic drives that are self-centered. 
D) present in infants at the time of their birth.

Question 14

Why is defining adulthood difficult for people living in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Defining adulthood is difficult for peop

Question 15

Of all social institutions,the family has the greatest impact on socialization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Thinking about how patterns of child-rearing vary by class,lower-class parents generally stress _____,while well-to-do parents typically stress _____.

Accepted Answer

A) independence;protecting children 
B) independence;dependence 
C) obedience;creativity 
D) creativity;obedience 
A) independence;protecting children 
B) independence;dependence 
C) obedience;creativity 
D) creativity;obedience

Question 17

Based on the material in thisCHAPTER of the text,address the issue of human freedom in a socially structured world.That is,to what extent do you think people are free to think and act as they wish? In answering this question,consider the theories presented in The CHAPTER-for example,why does Mead's theory point to greater human freedom than Freud's theory?

Accepted Answer

In this chapter, the issue of human free

Question 18

The social sciences,including sociology,make the claim that

Accepted Answer

A) humans have instincts that guide our lives. 
B) biological forces underlie human culture. 
C) as humans,to nurture is our nature. 
D) Darwin's model of biological evolution explains the patterns of human culture. 
A) humans have instincts that guide our lives. 
B) biological forces underlie human culture. 
C) as humans,to nurture is our nature. 
D) Darwin's model of biological evolution explains the patterns of human culture.

Question 19

In her research,Elisabeth Kübler-Ross found that death

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A) is defined similarly in every society. 
B) is an orderly transition involving specific stages. 
C) is a topic that people in the United States have always been comfortable discussing. 
D) All of these responses are correct. 
A) is defined similarly in every society. 
B) is an orderly transition involving specific stages. 
C) is a topic that people in the United States have always been comfortable discussing. 
D) All of these responses are correct.

Question 20

According to Mead,children learn to take the role of the other as they model themselves on important people in their lives,such as parents.Mead referred to these people as

Accepted Answer

A) role models. 
B) looking-glass models. 
C) significant others. 
D) the generalized other. 
A) role models. 
B) looking-glass models. 
C) significant others. 
D) the generalized other.

Anticipatory socialization refers to trying to avoid unpleasant social experiences.

Applying Freud's thinking to a sociological analysis of personality development,you would conclude that

When Cooley used the concept of the "looking-glass self," he claimed that

Cite several ways in which the family is central to the process of socialization.

The special importance of the peer group is the fact that it

Melvin Kohn demonstrated that parents of all social classes have much the same expectations of their children.

One contribution of schooling to the socialization process that teaches about rules and schedules is

The tragic case of Anna shows that without adequate nutrition a human being cannot develop a personality or self.

Erik H.Erikson emphasized that almost all important socialization takes place during childhood.

According to Mead,social experience involves

A college is a good example of a total institution.

Industrialization brings with it a rise in the social standing of older people.

George Herbert Mead considered the self to be

Why is defining adulthood difficult for people living in the United States?

Of all social institutions,the family has the greatest impact on socialization.

Thinking about how patterns of child-rearing vary by class,lower-class parents generally stress _,while well-to-do parents typically stress _.

The social sciences,including sociology,make the claim that

In her research,Elisabeth Kübler-Ross found that death

According to Mead,children learn to take the role of the other as they model themselves on important people in their lives,such as parents.Mead referred to these people as

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Anticipatory socialization refers to trying to avoid unpleasant social experiences.

Applying Freud's thinking to a sociological analysis of personality development,you would conclude that

When Cooley used the concept of the "looking-glass self," he claimed that

Cite several ways in which the family is central to the process of socialization.

The special importance of the peer group is the fact that it

Melvin Kohn demonstrated that parents of all social classes have much the same expectations of their children.

One contribution of schooling to the socialization process that teaches about rules and schedules is

The tragic case of Anna shows that without adequate nutrition a human being cannot develop a personality or self.

Erik H.Erikson emphasized that almost all important socialization takes place during childhood.

According to Mead,social experience involves

A college is a good example of a total institution.

Industrialization brings with it a rise in the social standing of older people.

George Herbert Mead considered the self to be

Why is defining adulthood difficult for people living in the United States?

Of all social institutions,the family has the greatest impact on socialization.

Thinking about how patterns of child-rearing vary by class,lower-class parents generally stress _____,while well-to-do parents typically stress _____.

The social sciences,including sociology,make the claim that

In her research,Elisabeth Kübler-Ross found that death

According to Mead,children learn to take the role of the other as they model themselves on important people in their lives,such as parents.Mead referred to these people as

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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Thinking about how patterns of child-rearing vary by class,lower-class parents generally stress _,while well-to-do parents typically stress _.