Question 1

To illustrate the point that nature is more important than nurture,some scientists point to which of the following examples?
A) Genie, a girl raised in isolation.
B) Harlow, a monkey raised in a cage.
C) David, a boy raised as a girl.
D) Tanya, a girl raised as a boy.
E) Steven, a boy raised in isolation.

Accepted Answer

David Reimer's case is often cited to illustrate the importance of biological factors (nature) over socialization (nurture) in gender identity development.

Question 2

Caitlin behaves and interacts differently with her boyfriend than she does with her girlfriends.This is an illustration of which of the key functions of socialization?
A) Socialization establishes our social identity.
B) Socialization teaches us role taking.
C) Socialization controls our behavior.
D) Socialization transmits culture to the next generation.
E) Socialization distinguishes between nature and nurture.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of role taking, where individuals learn to adjust their behavior and interactions based on the specific social context or relationship they are in. Caitlin is taking on a different role or set of behaviors with her boyfriend as opposed to her girlfriends.

Question 3

The Harlows' experiments with infant monkeys concluded that
A) orphaned monkeys needed more attention than those with mothers.
B) biology affects behavior.
C) nourishment was more important than warmth and comfort.
D) warmth and comfort were more important than nourishment.
E) warmth and comfort did not affect development.

Accepted Answer

The Harlows' experiments with infant monkeys concluded that warmth and comfort were more important than nourishment for the development of social and emotional behaviors. This was shown through the monkeys' attachment to the surrogate mothers made of cloth, even when the cloth mothers did not provide nourishment.

Question 4

Socialization begins at
A) conception.
B) birth.
C) when a child learns to walk.
D) when a child begins to speak.
E) when a child begins school.

Accepted Answer

Socialization begins at birth, as soon as a baby is born they begin to learn from their surroundings and the people in their life. They observe and interact with others and start to learn social norms and expectations. While socialization continues throughout our lives, the foundation is built in the first few years after birth.

Question 5

Benjamin describes himself as a single male,a college student,and a son.Benjamin's self description illustrates which of the key functions of socialization?
A) Socialization establishes our social identity.
B) Socialization teaches us role taking.
C) Socialization controls our behavior.
D) Socialization transmits culture to the next generation.
E) Socialization distinguishes between nature and nurture.

Accepted Answer

Benjamin's self description of being a single male, a college student, and a son reflects his social identity, which is one of the key functions of socialization. Socialization helps us develop a sense of who we are in relation to others and the society we live in.

Question 6

"Human nature is innate." This statement is an example of which side of the nature/nurture debate?
A) The statement is an example of the nurture side of the debate.
B) The statement is an example of the nature side of the debate.
C) The statement is an example of neither the nurture nor the nature side of the debate.
D) The statement is an example of either the nurture or the nature side of the debate.
E) The statement is an example of both the nurture and the nature side of the debate.

Accepted Answer

The statement "Human nature is innate" suggests that human behavior is determined by genetic or biological factors, rather than environmental or societal factors. This aligns with the nature side of the nature/nurture debate, which argues that human behavior is mostly influenced by genetics and biology.

Question 7

"Human development is fairly fixed." This statement is an example of which side of the nature/nurture debate?
A) The statement is an example of the nurture side of the debate.
B) The statement is an example of the nature side of the debate.
C) The statement is an example of neither the nurture nor the nature side of the debate.
D) The statement is an example of either the nurture or the nature side of the debate.
E) The statement is an example of both the nurture and the nature side of the debate.

Accepted Answer

The statement suggests that human development is mostly determined by biological and genetic factors, which is the nature side of the nature/nurture debate. It implies that environmental and experiential factors have less influence on human development.

Question 8

"Human development is fairly changeable." This statement is an example of which side of the nature/nurture debate?
A) The statement is an example of the nurture side of the debate.
B) The statement is an example of the nature side of the debate.
C) The statement is an example of neither the nurture nor the nature side of the debate.
D) The statement is an example of either the nurture or the nature side of the debate.
E) The statement is an example of both the nurture and the nature side of the debate.

Accepted Answer

The statement suggests that human development is influenced by external factors and experiences, which aligns with the nurture side of the debate.

Question 9

"Human development is largely due to environment." This statement is an example of which side of the nature/nurture debate?
A) The statement is an example of the nurture side of the debate.
B) The statement is an example of the nature side of the debate.
C) The statement is an example of neither the nurture nor the nature side of the debate.
D) The statement is an example of either the nurture or the nature side of the debate.
E) The statement is an example of both the nurture and the nature side of the debate.

Accepted Answer

The statement attributes human development primarily to environmental influences, which aligns with the nurture side of the nature/nurture debate.

Question 10

Frank understands that he must attend his driver's education classes.If he does not,he will not pass the driving test and will not be allowed to drive.This is an illustration of which of the key functions of socialization?
A) Socialization establishes our social identity.
B) Socialization teaches us role taking.
C) Socialization controls our behavior.
D) Socialization transmits culture to the next generation.
E) Socialization distinguishes between nature and nurture.

Accepted Answer

Socialization controls our behavior by teaching us social norms, values, and expectations that shape our actions and decisions. In this example, the consequence of not attending driver's education classes is the loss of driving privileges, which is a form of social control.

Question 11

Genie was found at age 13 after years of isolation and abuse from her father.After rehabilitation
A) Genie was toilet-trained.
B) Genie learned to walk.
C) Genie learned to walk, eat and was toilet-trained.
D) Genie learned to eat normally, was toilet-trained and increased her vocabulary.
E) Genie was never rehabilitated.

Accepted Answer

After rehabilitation, Genie learned to eat normally, was toilet-trained and increased her vocabulary. While she did learn to walk during rehabilitation, this was not a new skill for her as she had been able to walk prior to her isolation.

Question 12

Andrew was born to a single mother.He started preschool at age 4 and finished high school at age 18.Andrew attended college and then got his first job when he was 23.Andrew was married at age 25 and had two children by age 31.Andrew retired at 67 and died at age 82.When did Andrew's socialization begin?
A) At birth
B) Age 4
C) Age 18
D) Age 25
E) Age 82

Accepted Answer

Socialization begins at birth, as infants start to learn about their environment and develop relationships with their caregivers.

Question 13

Lauren learned from her parents and religious leaders that sex before marriage is wrong.Lauren participated in abstinence-only programs and made a sexual abstinence pledge.Lauren serves on her church's planning organization to promote abstinence-only education and speaks with other youth on the topic.This is an example of
A) religious fundamentalism.
B) assimilation.
C) socialization.
D) conversion.
E) succumbing.

Accepted Answer

This scenario is an example of socialization, as Lauren has been influenced by her parents, religious leaders, and participation in programs promoting abstinence-only education. She is now involved in promoting this stance to other youth in her community. Religious fundamentalism may play a part in her beliefs, but socialization is the more appropriate term to describe the overall process. Assimilation, conversion, and succumbing do not accurately describe the situation.

Question 14

Biologists focus on the role of _____ in human development.Sociologists focus on the role of _____ in human development.
A) internalization; socialization
B) institutionalization; internalization
C) internalization; institutionalization
D) socialization; heredity
E) heredity; socialization

Accepted Answer

Biologists study heredity, which involves genetic factors influencing human development. Sociologists study socialization, which involves the influence of society and culture on human development.

Question 15

"Men are more aggressive than women because of their biology." This statement illustrates which scientific explanation of human behavior?
A) psychology
B) sociobiology
C) sociology
D) biology
E) anthropology

Accepted Answer

Sociobiology is the scientific study that examines social behavior from an evolutionary perspective, often attributing behaviors like aggression to biological factors.

Question 16

Socialization controls behavior because of
A) sociobiology.
B) integration.
C) institutionalization.
D) internalization.
E) nurture.

Accepted Answer

Socialization processes involve internalizing social norms, values, and behaviors, meaning that individuals come to adopt and accept them as their own. Through internalization, individuals learn to regulate their own behavior in accordance with social standards, which helps to maintain social order and facilitate cooperation within groups.

Question 17

_____ is the lifelong process of social interaction in which an individual acquires a social identify.
A) The generalized other
B) The looking-glass self
C) Socialization
D) Resocialization
E) The sense of self

Accepted Answer

Socialization is the process in which an individual learns the norms, values, beliefs, and attitudes of their society or culture. This process begins in childhood and continues throughout a person's lifetime, shaping their social identity and influencing their behavior and attitudes towards others.

Question 18

Adrian,from the time he was born,began learning how to think and behave effectively in society.He learned language,norms,and values first from his parents and then from his peers.Adrian went through a process of
A) learning.
B) socialization.
C) culture.
D) resocialization.
E) nurturing.

Accepted Answer

The process that Adrian went through is called socialization. It involves learning the norms, values, and behaviors of a particular society or culture. Adrian learned these things from his parents and peers, and this process began from the time he was born. Socialization is an essential aspect of human development, as it helps individuals to navigate society and interact with others effectively.

Question 19

Research indicates that the likelihood of women worldwide being victims of physical abuse varies - higher in some countries than in others.This finding suggests that sociobiology
A) is global supported.
B) is questionable.
C) is dubious.
D) explains female victimization.
E) explains patriarchy.

Accepted Answer

The finding that the likelihood of women worldwide being victims of physical abuse varies indicates that sociobiology, which suggests that behavior is rooted in biological factors, is questionable. The variation in prevalence suggests that factors other than biology, such as cultural and societal norms, play a significant role.

Question 20

_____ applies biological principles to explain human behavior.
A) Sociology
B) Anthropology
C) Sociobiology
D) Biography
E) Criminology

Accepted Answer

Sociobiology is the field that integrates biological principles and concepts in the study of social behavior in humans and other animals. Sociology, anthropology, criminology, and biography do not necessarily focus on biological explanations of human behavior.

Quiz 4: Socialization

To illustrate the point that nature is more important than nurture,some scientists point to which of the following examples?

Caitlin behaves and interacts differently with her boyfriend than she does with her girlfriends.This is an illustration of which of the key functions of socialization?

The Harlows' experiments with infant monkeys concluded that

Socialization begins at

Benjamin describes himself as a single male,a college student,and a son.Benjamin's self description illustrates which of the key functions of socialization?

"Human nature is innate." This statement is an example of which side of the nature/nurture debate?

"Human development is fairly fixed." This statement is an example of which side of the nature/nurture debate?

"Human development is fairly changeable." This statement is an example of which side of the nature/nurture debate?

"Human development is largely due to environment." This statement is an example of which side of the nature/nurture debate?

Frank understands that he must attend his driver's education classes.If he does not,he will not pass the driving test and will not be allowed to drive.This is an illustration of which of the key functions of socialization?

Genie was found at age 13 after years of isolation and abuse from her father.After rehabilitation

Biologists focus on the role of _ in human development.Sociologists focus on the role of _ in human development.

"Men are more aggressive than women because of their biology." This statement illustrates which scientific explanation of human behavior?

Socialization controls behavior because of

_____ is the lifelong process of social interaction in which an individual acquires a social identify.

Adrian,from the time he was born,began learning how to think and behave effectively in society.He learned language,norms,and values first from his parents and then from his peers.Adrian went through a process of

Research indicates that the likelihood of women worldwide being victims of physical abuse varies - higher in some countries than in others.This finding suggests that sociobiology

_____ applies biological principles to explain human behavior.