Exam 4: Socialization

Despite having finished university and securing a full-time job at a local bank,Jason has returned home to live with his parents.He has his student loans to pay off and does not feel financially prepared to live on his own.According to the text,which statement best applies to Jason's situation?

According to George Herbert Mead,in which developmental stage do children begin to adopt social roles?

In Canada,the average age at first marriage is around 29 years for women and 31 years for men.

Kurt is a 15-year-old boy who aspires to be a professional BMX rider.Every chance he gets he watches professional BMX shows and even attends competitions.Last year,his parents bought him a racing bike.Since then,Kurt has decided that he no longer needs to get good grades at school because a large number of the BMX champions never went to university.According to sociologists,what is Kurt experiencing?

The process of socialization begins at birth.When does it end?

Krista does not know whether she should become sexually active with her boyfriend,as her friends suggest,or continue to abstain as her parents suggest.In order to avoid turmoil and confusion,what should Krista do?

In preindustrial societies,why were children expected to grow up quickly?

What is socialization?

According to the text,what has contributed to the growing flexibility of self over the past few decades?

The self has become increasingly flexible,which affords more freedom for people to choose who they want themselves to be.

Which type of theorist developed the idea of the self-fulfilling prophecy?

Which of the following differentiates generations from age cohorts?

A scientist says the following: "As a child,my parents always encouraged me to ask questions.I think they enjoyed seeing me learn about new things.This is likely why I am so curious today." According to the text,what would this statement most likely indicate about the scientist's parents?

According to the text,which of the following best characterizes total institutions?

Christopher is a four-year-old who believes that monsters are under his bed,waiting to come out after dark when he is asleep.Despite being told there are no such things as monsters,there are many nights when he cries and has difficulty sleeping.What is this an example of?

According to George Herbert Mead,children who are in the game stage are beginning the process of learning to internalize.What are they learning how to respond to?

Do you consider yourself a Millennial? Why or why not? What lessons,if any,should Millennials adopt from previous generations to improve their own lives and Canadian society?

Eric's mom often tells Eric to leave his computer and to go outside and play with his friends.Eric's response is,"Mom,I am playing with my friends - we just queued up to play League of Legends." What has Eric formed with other online players?

The text mentions several forms of socialization.Describe and explain two of them.

Socialization in the family is a top-down transmission of values,allowing parents to shape who their children become.