How Do Peer Groups Act as Agents of Socialization

Multiple Choice

How do peer groups act as agents of socialization?

A) Peer groups consciously set out to socialize one another.
B) The socialization process is explicit. Parents or teachers in charge of the peer group give the group a task, and establish the values and rules that will ensure this goal is accomplished.
C) Children form groups either to accomplish something or simply because they want to have a good time. Through their interactions with one another, they are exposed to beliefs outside of their own and have the opportunity to take on different roles.
D) Peer groups are stratified and unequal. Children learn about the challenges of real life and meritocracy from interacting in these groups.
E) None of the above