Question 1

Family, peers, the media, and teachers are examples of the _________________________________.
A) representative factors
B) agents of socialization
C) socialization variables
D) socialization contributors

Accepted Answer

These four entities are commonly referred to as agents of socialization, as they are the primary sources through which individuals learn and internalize societal norms, values, and beliefs. Representatives, variables, and contributors do not capture the specific role and influence of these entities in the socialization process.

Question 2

Which of the following does NOT represent a "superordinate-subordinate" relationship?
A) Teacher and student
B) Manager and employee
C) Judge and defendant
D) Soccer player and soccer fan

Accepted Answer

The relationship between a soccer player and a soccer fan is not a superordinate-subordinate relationship as both are considered equal in terms of social status and power. The other options all involve a clear power dynamic in which one person holds a higher position of authority or control over the other.

Question 3

Each individual learns to and comes to accept the ways of a group or a society of which he or she is a part. This process is called:
A) enculturation
B) impression management
C) reciprocity
D) socialization

Accepted Answer

Socialization is the process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, and behaviors appropriate to their society or group.

Question 4

José and his family moved to the United States from Mexico. José learns English while attending high school and teaches his parents a little each night, since their primary language is Spanish. This is an example of _____________________________.
A) anticipatory socialization
B) reverse socialization
C) resocialization
D) reintegration

Accepted Answer

Reverse socialization refers to a situation where a lower generation teaches the older generation something new, as in the case of José teaching his parents English. Anticipatory socialization refers to learning and preparing for a future role, such as an internship or job. Resocialization refers to the process of learning and adopting new norms and values when entering a new status or social group, such as joining a cult. Reintegration refers to the process of returning to society after being removed from it, such as being released from prison. None of the other options accurately describe José's situation.

Question 5

Freud is best known for a theory of mind that differentiates among:
A) the "I" and the "me"
B) the self and the generalized other
C) the id, the ego, and the superego
D) the inner mommy and the inner daddy

Accepted Answer

Freud is most famously known for his theory of the tripartite structure of the mind, consisting of the id (unconscious, instinctual desires), the ego (conscious mind, mediator between id and superego), and the superego (the moral compass or conscience). Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A, B, and D are not related to Freud's theory of mind.

Question 6

When parents choose to raise their children without a rigid adherence to binary gender roles and reject the idea that boys and girls are really all that different, they are engaged in:
A) antifeminism
B) reverse socialization
C) gender-neutral childrearing
D) differential socialization

Accepted Answer

Gender-neutral childrearing is the practice of raising children without enforcing strict gender roles or stereotypes. This approach emphasizes nurturing a child's individual interests and personality rather than imposing societal expectations based on gender. It is not antifeminist, as it supports equality and challenges traditional gender norms. It is also not reverse socialization, which refers to the process of children socializing their parents in non-traditional gender roles. Differential socialization refers to the ways in which children are socialized differently based on their gender.

Question 7

Which of the following, according to your text, would NOT lead to the need for adult socialization or resocialization?
A) Changes associated with aging
B) Family changes
C) Geographic mobility
D) Buying another television set

Accepted Answer

Buying another television set is not likely to result in the need for significant socialization or resocialization. The other options (changes associated with aging, family changes, geographic mobility) all involve major life transitions that could require adjustment and socialization with new people and environments.

Question 8

Learning norms and values about behavior that is "ladylike" and colors meant for boys or for girls are examples of:
A) gender integration
B) gender socialization
C) engendering self
D) peer socialization

Accepted Answer

Gender socialization is the process by which individuals learn the social norms and expectations associated with their gender. Learning norms and values about behavior that is "ladylike" and colors meant for boys or for girls are examples of gender socialization. Option A (gender integration) refers to a process by which genders are integrated in social and professional interactions, Option C (engendering self) refers to the process of becoming aware of and embracing one's gender identity, and Option D (peer socialization) refers to the process by which individuals learn social norms and values through interactions with their peers.

Question 9

When Sue comes home from work, she gets changed and takes off her makeup. She is not concerned with her appearance as she is not going out for the rest of the night. Sue is in her ______________ stage when she comes home from work.
A) front
B) back
C) secondary
D) primary

Accepted Answer

Sue is in her "back" stage, a concept from Erving Goffman's dramaturgical analysis, where individuals can relax and be themselves without worrying about social performance or appearance.

Question 10

____________ is an important theorist of development, who employed a stage method similar to Mead's but was more cognitive than sociological.
A) Kohlberg
B) Freud
C) Piaget
D) Goffman

Accepted Answer

The theorist described in the question is Jean Piaget, who is known for his cognitive development theory that involves different stages of intellectual growth. Kohlberg is famous for his theory of moral development, Freud for his psychosexual development theory, and Goffman for his dramaturgical approach to social interaction.

Question 11

Which psychologist studied the process by which children acquire a sense of themselves as boys or girls?
A) Freud
B) Kohlberg
C) Piaget
D) Mead

Accepted Answer

Lawrence Kohlberg is known for his work on the cognitive development of children's understanding of gender, including how they acquire a sense of themselves as boys or girls.

Question 12

Adam lost his job as a machine operator when his company moved overseas. He returned school to become an accountant. Adam underwent the process of ______________________.
A) anticipatory socialization
B) reaffirmation
C) resocialization
D) acculturation

Accepted Answer

Adam underwent the process of resocialization as he had to learn new norms, values and roles as he shifted from a machine operator to an accountant.

Question 13

Prison and military boot camp are good examples of:
A) primary institutions
B) secondary institutions
C) total institutions
D) absolute institutions

Accepted Answer

Total institutions are places where inmates/occupants are isolated and controlled in all aspects of their lives, and the activities they engage in are strictly regulated. Both prison and military boot camp fit this definition as they aim to control and regulate the behavior of their occupants through strict rules, routines and discipline.

Question 14

Many students feel as if the college classroom is their _____________ stage because they are concerned about how others view them and want to make sure that they correctly answer questions posed by the teacher.
A) back
B) secondary
C) primary
D) front

Accepted Answer

The word "front" best fits the sentence because it implies a sense of visibility and pressure to perform well in front of others, which is what many students feel in a college classroom. The other options are not as fitting: "back" does not convey the same sense of pressure or visibility, "secondary" suggests that the classroom is not the main focus for students, and "primary" does not fit with the context of the sentence.

Question 15

Joe teaches his son how to cook, as he is aware that his son will need these skills when he moves out next month. This is an example of ____________________.
A) resocialization
B) reverse socialization
C) role-taking
D) anticipatory socialization

Accepted Answer

Anticipatory socialization refers to the process by which people acquire the values and orientations found in statuses they will likely enter in the future. In this case, Joe's son is being taught cooking skills in anticipation of moving out and living on his own.

Question 16

Heather helps Joe with his math homework, and in return, she expects that Joe will help her with her English homework. This is an example of ___________________.
A) reciprocity
B) symbolic interaction
C) secondary socialization
D) resocialization

Accepted Answer

Reciprocity refers to the exchange of goods or services between individuals or groups with the expectation of mutual benefit or repayment. In this scenario, Heather and Joe are exchanging help with homework, expecting that they will both benefit from the exchange.

Question 17

Jodie constantly changes her profile photo on her Facebook page as a way to convey that she has an active social life. This shows that ___________ is not only face-to-face but also applies to social networking online.
A) the looking-glass self
B) impression management
C) the back stage
D) reverse socialization

Accepted Answer

Impression management refers to the ways in which people attempt to control the impressions that others form of them. Jodie's constant changing of her profile photo on Facebook is an example of impression management, as she is trying to convey a certain image of herself to others. This demonstrates that the concept of impression management applies not only in face-to-face interactions, but also in the online realm of social networking.

Question 18

John is a son, friend, father, and teacher. These are examples of John's _________________.
A) roles
B) personas
C) statuses
D) parts

Accepted Answer

The answer of John is a son, friend, father, and...

Question 19

_________ is a theory that focuses on people's everyday practices, especially when interaction is involved.
A) symbolic structuralism
B) ethnomethodology
C) exchange theory
D) impression management

Accepted Answer

Ethnomethodology is a theory that focuses on the study of how people make sense of their everyday world through their practical activities and interactions with others. It emphasizes the importance of social interaction in shaping individual behavior and the ways in which people use common-sense knowledge and shared assumptions to create social order.

Question 20

An example of ____________________ is observing how people form lines, based on their method of payment, at an amusement park.
A) reciprocal order
B) interaction order
C) action order
D) mutual order

Accepted Answer

The observation of how people form lines at an amusement park is an example of the interaction order, which refers to the patterns of behavior and communication in social situations, such as lines at amusement parks. The other answer choices are not relevant or accurate descriptions of this observation.

Quiz 5: Socialization and Interaction

Family, peers, the media, and teachers are examples of the _________________________________.

Which of the following does NOT represent a "superordinate-subordinate" relationship?

Each individual learns to and comes to accept the ways of a group or a society of which he or she is a part. This process is called:

José and his family moved to the United States from Mexico. José learns English while attending high school and teaches his parents a little each night, since their primary language is Spanish. This is an example of _____________________________.

Freud is best known for a theory of mind that differentiates among:

When parents choose to raise their children without a rigid adherence to binary gender roles and reject the idea that boys and girls are really all that different, they are engaged in:

Which of the following, according to your text, would NOT lead to the need for adult socialization or resocialization?

Learning norms and values about behavior that is "ladylike" and colors meant for boys or for girls are examples of:

When Sue comes home from work, she gets changed and takes off her makeup. She is not concerned with her appearance as she is not going out for the rest of the night. Sue is in her ______________ stage when she comes home from work.

____________ is an important theorist of development, who employed a stage method similar to Mead's but was more cognitive than sociological.

Which psychologist studied the process by which children acquire a sense of themselves as boys or girls?

Adam lost his job as a machine operator when his company moved overseas. He returned school to become an accountant. Adam underwent the process of ______________________.

Prison and military boot camp are good examples of:

Many students feel as if the college classroom is their _____________ stage because they are concerned about how others view them and want to make sure that they correctly answer questions posed by the teacher.

Joe teaches his son how to cook, as he is aware that his son will need these skills when he moves out next month. This is an example of ____________________.

Heather helps Joe with his math homework, and in return, she expects that Joe will help her with her English homework. This is an example of ___________________.

Jodie constantly changes her profile photo on her Facebook page as a way to convey that she has an active social life. This shows that ___________ is not only face-to-face but also applies to social networking online.

John is a son, friend, father, and teacher. These are examples of John's _________________.

_________ is a theory that focuses on people's everyday practices, especially when interaction is involved.

An example of ____________________ is observing how people form lines, based on their method of payment, at an amusement park.