Question 1

While many researchers have studied outward behavior,George Herbert Mead focused on symbolic meaning-specifically the meaning people attach to behavior.

Accepted Answer

George Herbert Mead was known for his theories on symbolic interactionism and believed that the meaning people attach to behavior is crucial in understanding social interaction.

Question 2

The focus of Lawrence Kohlberg's research was:&#10;A)cognition.&#10;B)the importance of gender in socialization.&#10;C)moral reasoning.&#10;D)All of the above are correct.

Accepted Answer

Kohlberg's research focused on the development of moral reasoning, specifically the stages individuals go through in their reasoning about ethical and moral issues. While cognition and gender may be part of this development, they are not the main focus of his work.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Melvin Kohn's research found that parents of different social classes have different expectations for their children. Middle-class parents tend to value independence and self-direction, while working-class parents emphasize obedience and conformity to authority.

Question 4

Mead placed the origin of the self in:&#10;A)biological drives.&#10;B)culture.&#10;C)social experience.&#10;D)the functioning of the brain.

Accepted Answer

Mead believed that the self is developed through social interactions and experiences. Culture also plays a significant role in shaping the self as individuals learn and adopt societal norms and values through these interactions. Therefore, the best choice is C - social experience.

Question 5

3)Thinking about how patterns of child-rearing vary by class,lower-class parents generally stress _____,while well-to-do parents typically stress _____.&#10;A)independence;protecting children&#10;B)independence;dependence&#10;C)obedience;creativity&#10;D)creativity;obedience

Accepted Answer

Lower-class parents often emphasize obedience and conformity due to economic constraints and job environments that value these traits, while well-to-do parents encourage creativity and independence, reflecting their own work environments and resources.

Question 6

In historical perspective,the importance of the mass media to the socialization process has:&#10;A)increased over time.&#10;B)been about the same over the last century.&#10;C)decreased over time.&#10;D)The mass media have never played a large

Accepted Answer

In the past century, the mass media has played an increasingly important role in the socialization process. With the advent of television and the internet, the media has become more accessible to a larger audience, making it a more powerful tool for shaping beliefs and values. Additionally, the media now covers a wider range of topics and has a greater impact on the public's daily life. As a result, the media has gained importance in shaping social norms and expectations.

Question 7

Jean Piaget's focus was on:&#10;A)how children develop their motor skills.&#10;B)how children are stimulated by their environment.&#10;C)the role of heredity in shaping human behavior&#10;D)cognition,or how people think and understand

Accepted Answer

Jean Piaget's primary focus was on cognition, specifically how people think and understand. He believed that children develop their cognitive abilities through different stages from infancy to adolescence. He also emphasized the importance of active learning and the role of experience in cognitive development. His theory has had a significant impact on fields such as education and psychology.

Question 8

In Mead's model,which sequence correctly orders stages of the developing self?&#10;A)imitation,play,game,generalized other&#10;B)imitation,generalized other,play,game&#10;C)imitation,game,play,generalized other&#10;D)imitation,generalized other,play,game

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Question 9

What differences did Carol Gilligan find in how males and females make moral judgments?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

On average,a Canadian watches television for ______ hours per week.&#10;A)2&#10;B)21&#10;C)58&#10;D)over 100

Accepted Answer

According to recent surveys, on average, a Canadian watches television for around 21 hours per week. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A (2 hours per week) is too low, option C (58 hours per week) is too high, and option D (over 100 hours per week) is impossible, as there are only 168 hours in a week, and sleeping and other activities take up much of that time.

Deck 5: C: Socialization