Question 1

The ability to control one's impulses, behavior, and/or emotions until an appropriate time is available for expression is called

Accepted Answer

Self-regulation refers to the ability to control one's impulses, behavior, and emotions until an appropriate time is available for expression. Ambition refers to a strong desire to achieve something, identity refers to a person's sense of self, and self-esteem refers to a person's perception of their self-worth.

Question 2

The socializing agent of which the function is to provide information about the world and oneself from a perspective other than that of the family is:

Accepted Answer

The peer group is the socializing agent that provides information about the world and oneself from a perspective other than that of the family. Peers, including friends and classmates, play a significant role in shaping an individual's values, beliefs, and behaviors. They provide a sense of belonging and help adolescents and young adults develop a sense of identity outside of their family unit. The media, community, and family also play a role in socialization, but they do not provide the same external perspective as the peer group.

Question 3

Interactions in a community are influenced by

Accepted Answer

All of the choices are correct. The size of a community can impact the availability of resources and competition between species. The stability of a population may affect the relationships between different species as well as the availability of resources. Mobility patterns can influence the distribution of species and their interactions within the community. Therefore, all of these factors can influence interactions within a community.

Question 4

A child's peer group consists of individuals who are

Accepted Answer

A child's peer group consists of individuals who are approximately the same age, have approximately the same social status, and have common interests. All of these factors are important in shaping the dynamics of a child's peer group and how they interact with one another.

Question 5

Generally children begin to form a self-concept around

Accepted Answer

Children generally begin to form a self-concept around 15-18 months of age, as they start to recognize themselves in mirrors and photographs, indicating self-awareness.

Question 6

Reciprocal interactions within peer groups begin about age

Accepted Answer

Reciprocal interactions within peer groups typically begin around age 3 years, as children start to engage more actively with their peers and develop the ability to participate in back-and-forth social exchanges.

Question 7

Achievement, foreclosure, moratorium, searching moratorium, and diffusion are all statuses in the development of

Accepted Answer

These five statuses are all part of the process of forming an identity. Achievement is when someone has made clear commitments to a set of values and beliefs. Foreclosure is the opposite; someone accepts the values and beliefs of others without considering alternatives. Moratorium is when someone is actively exploring different options and possibilities for their identity. Searching moratorium is when someone is actively seeking new information and knowledge to inform their identity. Diffusion is when someone has not yet committed to any values or beliefs and may feel lost or uncertain.

Question 8

The function of the community is to provide a sense of

Accepted Answer

The community serves multiple functions, including providing a sense of belonging, fostering friendship, and facilitating socialization. Therefore, the best answer is D, which includes all of the above choices.

Question 9

Which orientation emphasizes affiliation, cooperation and interpersonal relations?

Accepted Answer

Collectivist orientation emphasizes group goals and values, prioritizing harmony and cooperation in interpersonal relations. This is in contrast to individualist orientation, which prioritizes personal goals and values and emphasizes independence and autonomy. Developmental orientation focuses on the growth and progress of individuals and groups, while regulatory orientation emphasizes adherence to rules and regulations.

Question 10

The media differs from other socializing agents because

Accepted Answer

The media is unique among socializing agents because it does not involve direct personal interaction between individuals. Other socializing agents, such as family and peers, involve face-to-face interaction and direct communication. The media, on the other hand, communicates messages through mass channels such as television, radio, and the internet.

Question 11

According to Erikson, the major task of infancy is to develop a sense of

Accepted Answer

Erikson believed that the major task of infancy is to develop a sense of trust. Infants need to learn that they can rely on their caregivers to meet their needs, and this lays the foundation for a sense of trust in future relationships. Autonomy is a task for toddlerhood, industry is a task for middle childhood, and egocentrism is a perspective seen in early childhood.

Question 12

The last of Erikson's stages is

Accepted Answer

Erikson's last stage is Integrity vs. Despair, in which individuals in late adulthood reflect on their lives and come to either feel a sense of satisfaction and wholeness (integrity) or regret and despair (despair). This stage is focused on accepting one's life as it has been lived and finding a sense of meaning and purpose.

Question 13

According to Kagicibasi (1996), which kind of family patterns and socialization practices stress family loyalty, intergenerational dependency, control and obedience?

Accepted Answer

Kagicibasi (1996) describes interdependent family patterns and socialization practices as those that emphasize family loyalty, intergenerational dependency, control, and obedience.

Question 14

Which socializing agent bears the major responsibility for socializing the child?

Accepted Answer

The family is the primary socializing agent responsible for shaping a child's beliefs, values, attitudes, and behaviors. They provide the first and most enduring socialization experience for a child, shaping their personality and laying the foundation for their lifelong behaviors and attitudes. While other socializing agents such as schools, communities, and peers can also have an impact, their influence is often secondary to that of the family.

Question 15

Which socializing agent has the purpose to perpetuate society's knowledge, skills, customs and beliefs?

Accepted Answer

The school is the socializing agent that has the purpose to perpetuate society's knowledge, skills, customs and beliefs. Schools provide formal education that includes academic content, as well as socialization into societal values and norms. It is through the school curriculum that language, social skills, history, and cultural norms are passed down from one generation to the next. While other socializing agents, like the family and peer group, also contribute to transmitting societal beliefs and practices, the school's primary purpose is education and socialization.

Question 16

Which coping style is associated with "doing" and "getting things done"?

Accepted Answer

The coping style associated with "doing" and "getting things done" is active coping style, which involves taking action to solve the problem and make changes in one's environment.

Question 17

When an 18-month-old throws a temper tantrum because he can't have a cookie, he is demonstrating that he has not yet developed

Accepted Answer

The 18-month-old's tantrum indicates that he has not yet developed self-regulation, or the ability to control his impulses and emotions in response to situations that do not go his way. A self-concept, self-esteem, and secure attachment may also still be developing at this age, but the tantrum specifically points to a lack of self-regulation.

Question 18

Socialization processes are influenced by all of the following factors except:

Accepted Answer

All of the listed factors (sociocultural, biological, and interactive) can influence socialization processes, but cognitive factors are not explicitly mentioned as an influence in this context.

Question 19

According to Erikson, young adults aged 18 years and older are working on which developmental task?

Accepted Answer

According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, young adults aged 18 years and older are working on the developmental task of intimacy vs. isolation. This stage is characterized by a focus on developing close and meaningful relationships, whether it be romantic, friendship or within a community. It is a period where individuals seek to form lasting, meaningful connections with others, while also developing a sense of personal identity and independence.

Question 20

According to your text, research indicates Euro-American children are likely to _________ than Latino or Asian children.

Accepted Answer

Euro-American children are more likely to have egalitarian attitudes toward authority, reflecting cultural differences in the perception and socialization of authority between Euro-American and Latino or Asian cultures.

Quiz 2: Ecology of Socialization