Question 1

Sheila is playing softball with a group of her friends.Recently,she has been thinking about how her team members need to work as a team when a line drive is hit to center field.In doing this,Sheila is developing an awareness of what sociologist George Herbert Mead termed:
A)significant others
B)the generalized other
C)the looking-glass self
D)the authoritarian personality

Accepted Answer

The concept of "the generalized other" is the understanding of the attitudes and expectations of society as a whole. Sheila is aware of the importance of teamwork during a game which reflects on the expectations of the team as a whole, thus indicating an understanding of the generalized other.

Question 2

Currently,about______________percent of all U.S.preschool children are in day care,either in private homes or institutional settings,and this percentage continues to climb.
A)10
B)33
C)60
D)75

Accepted Answer

According to the given information, the percentage of all U.S. preschool children in day care is continuing to climb. Therefore, the best choice given the options is C) 60, which represents the highest percentage of all the options provided.

Question 3

______________ are the persons,groups,or institutions that teach us what we need to know in order to participate in society.
A)Interaction forums
B)Agents of socialization
C)Sources of social reference
D)Role sets

Accepted Answer

Agents of socialization are the persons, groups, or institutions that teach us what we need to know in order to participate in society. These include family, peers, schools, media, and religious institutions, among others. They help us learn the values, norms, beliefs, and behaviors that are necessary for us to become functioning members of society.

Question 4

Corsaro states that______________is a stable set of activities or routines,artifacts,values,and concerns that children produce and share.
A)social group
B)peer culture
C)gang
D)juvenile group

Accepted Answer

Corsaro uses the term "peer culture" to describe the stable set of activities, routines, artifacts, values, and concerns that children produce and share within their social groups.

Question 5

Jill,who is three years old has lately begun using words to express her own thoughts rather than simply imitating those around her.______________According to Mead,Jill is transitioning out of the____________________________stage
A)preparatory
B)play
C)game
D)generalized other

Accepted Answer

According to Mead, children in the preparatory stage (ages 0-3) primarily imitate the actions of those around them without understanding the meaning behind them. Jill's use of words to express her own thoughts indicates that she is transitioning out of this stage.

Question 6

George Herbert Mead's concept of the______________refers to the child's awareness of the demands and expectations of the society as a whole or of the child's subculture.
A)generalized other
B)perceived other
C)secondary other
D)significant other

Accepted Answer

Mead's concept of the "generalized other" refers to the child's ability to take on the perspective of the larger society or their subculture, and understand the expectations and norms that guide behavior in those contexts. This is a critical skill for socialization, as it allows individuals to navigate complex social environments and anticipate the reactions of others. The other options are not correct, as the "perceived other" and "secondary other" are not terms used by Mead, and the "significant other" specifically refers to individuals who are important in a person's life, rather than the broader societal expectations captured by the concept of the "generalized other."

Question 7

It is from this institution that we first learn cultural and social values,language,attitudes,beliefs,and norms.
A)education
B)religion
C)economy
D)family

Accepted Answer

The institution being described here is the family, as it is often where we first learn cultural and social values, language, attitudes, beliefs, and norms. While education and religion can also play a role in teaching these things, the family is typically where we develop the foundation for our understanding of the world. The economy may shape our values and beliefs to some extent, but it is not traditionally considered an institution for cultural and social learning.

Question 8

Generally,studies have found that quality day-care and preschool programs have a:
A)negative effect on the overall learning curve of children
B)negative effect on the overall socialization of children
C)positive effect on the marriage of the parents
D)positive effect on the overall socialization of children

Accepted Answer

Studies have consistently shown that quality day-care and preschool programs have a positive effect on the overall socialization of children. Children who attend these programs tend to have better social skills, higher academic achievement, increased self-confidence, and more positive relationships with peers and teachers. There is no evidence to suggest that these programs have a negative effect on the learning curve or the marriage of parents.

Question 9

To a large extent,the family is where we acquire our______________because it is where we acquire specific racial,ethnic,class,religious,and regional subgrouping.
A)education
B)social position
C)economic background
D)exosystem

Accepted Answer

Social position refers to one's position in society based on factors such as race, ethnicity, class, religion, and geographic location. These factors are often passed down through families and acquired through socialization within the family unit. Therefore, the family plays a significant role in the acquisition of social position.

Question 10

The______________approach emphasizes that socialization is a collective process in which children are active and creative agents,not just passive recipients of the socialization process.From this view,childhood is a socially constructed category.
A)postmodernist
B)functionalist
C)symbolic interactionist
D)conflict

Accepted Answer

The symbolic interactionist approach emphasizes that socialization is a collective process in which children are active and creative agents, not just passive recipients of the socialization process. From this view, childhood is a socially constructed category.

Question 11

There is serious concern the the most recent economic recession will affect how much optimism that______________families feel about the power of hard work to achieve the American Dream.
A)working-class
B)middle-class
C)upper-class
D)elite-class

Accepted Answer

The middle-class is the group most likely to feel the impact of economic recession and their optimism about achieving the American Dream through hard work may have been affected. The other options listed (working-class, upper-class, elite-class) are less likely to be affected by economic recession and may not feel as much impact on their optimism towards achieving the American Dream through hard work.

Question 12

Which of the following agents of socialization teach specific knowledge and skills but also have a profound effect on children's self­image,beliefs,and values?
A)media
B)sports
C)peers
D)school

Accepted Answer

Schools not only teach specific knowledge and skills, but they also strongly influence a child's self-image, beliefs, and values through their educational curriculum, social interactions with others, and extracurricular activities. The other options (media, sports, and peers) may contribute to a child's socialization, but they do not have as profound an effect on a child's self-image, beliefs, and values as schools do.

Question 13

______________ theorists stress that socialization contributes to false consciousness-a lack of awareness and a distorted perception of the reality of class as it affects all aspects of social life.Socialization reaffirms and reproduces the class structure in the next generation rather than challenging the conditions that presently exist.
A)Conflict
B)Postmodern
C)Functionalist
D)Symbolic interactionist

Accepted Answer

Conflict theorists emphasize that socialization perpetuates and reinforces the existing capitalist system, rather than challenging it. This leads to false consciousness, where individuals are made to believe that the existing social and economic order is natural and inevitable. They believe that the unequal distribution of resources and power is justified, and do not recognize the potential for change through collective action.

Question 14

Children in low-income families may be unintentionally socialized to believe that acquiring an education and aspiring to lofty ambitions are pointless because of existing economic conditions in the family.This is an example of which theoretical perspective's view of family?
A)conflict
B)postmodern
C)functionalist
D)symbolic interactionist

Accepted Answer

The conflict perspective views the family as an institution in which there is a constant power struggle between family members, and also between families and societal institutions. In this case, the economic conditions of the family are seen as a source of conflict that affects the socialization process of children, leading them to believe that education and ambition are not worth pursuing.

Question 15

According to George Herbert Mead,when children between the ages of three and five play "doctor" or "superhero," they are in the______________stage of self­development.
A)preparatory
B)preconventional
C)play
D)game

Accepted Answer

According to George Herbert Mead's theory of self-development, children between the ages of three and five engage in play, which is the second stage of self-development. During play, children learn to take on the roles of others, including doctors and superheroes, which helps to develop their sense of self and their ability to understand and interact with others. Therefore, the correct answer is C) play.

Question 16

Sociologists argue that the______________is the most important agent of socialization in all societies.
A)school
B)peer group
C)family
D)mass media

Accepted Answer

Sociologists argue that the family is the most important agent of socialization in all societies. This is because families are typically the first and most constant social group that individuals interact with, and they are responsible for teaching children basic norms, values, and behaviors. While other agents of socialization, such as schools, peer groups, and the mass media, also play important roles in shaping individuals' identities and socialization experiences, the family is considered the most foundational and influential.

Question 17

According to George Herbert Mead,during the______________stage of self-development (early school years),children understand not only their own social position but also the positions of others around them.
A)preparatory
B)play
C)generalized
D)game

Accepted Answer

During the game stage, children understand not only their own social position but also the positions of others around them.

Question 18

Theorists using a______________perspective emphasize that families serve important duties in society because they are the primary source for the procreation and socialization of children.
A)conflict
B)symbolic interactionist
C)postmodern
D)functionalist

Accepted Answer

The functionalist perspective emphasizes the importance of families in society as they play a vital role in procreation and socializing children. Functionalists believe that families contribute to the stability and wellbeing of society as a whole.

Question 19

Recognizing that socialization is bidirectional process is a concept known as____________________________socialization.
A)group
B)reciprocal
C)reverse
D)peer

Accepted Answer

Reciprocal socialization is the concept that socialization is a bidirectional process, meaning that individuals both influence and are influenced by those around them. This recognizes that individuals are not just passive recipients of socialization, but also active agents in shaping the social environment around them.

Question 20

The research of sociologist William Corsaro suggests that the______________is the most significant public realm for children.
A)peer group
B)mass media
C)family
D)school

Accepted Answer

Corsaro's research shows that the peer group, or the group of children that a child interacts with outside of their family and school, is the most significant public realm for children. Children develop their social skills, cultural knowledge, and even their sense of identity through interaction with their peers. While family and school are also important, Corsaro's work emphasizes the unique role of the peer group in shaping children's experiences and perspectives.

Quiz 4: Socialization

Sheila is playing softball with a group of her friends.Recently,she has been thinking about how her team members need to work as a team when a line drive is hit to center field.In doing this,Sheila is developing an awareness of what sociologist George Herbert Mead termed:

Currently,about______________percent of all U.S.preschool children are in day care,either in private homes or institutional settings,and this percentage continues to climb.

______________ are the persons,groups,or institutions that teach us what we need to know in order to participate in society.

Corsaro states that______________is a stable set of activities or routines,artifacts,values,and concerns that children produce and share.

Jill,who is three years old has lately begun using words to express her own thoughts rather than simply imitating those around her.According to Mead,Jill is transitioning out of the______________stage

George Herbert Mead's concept of the______________refers to the child's awareness of the demands and expectations of the society as a whole or of the child's subculture.

It is from this institution that we first learn cultural and social values,language,attitudes,beliefs,and norms.

Generally,studies have found that quality day-care and preschool programs have a:

To a large extent,the family is where we acquire our______________because it is where we acquire specific racial,ethnic,class,religious,and regional subgrouping.

The______________approach emphasizes that socialization is a collective process in which children are active and creative agents,not just passive recipients of the socialization process.From this view,childhood is a socially constructed category.

There is serious concern the the most recent economic recession will affect how much optimism that______________families feel about the power of hard work to achieve the American Dream.

Which of the following agents of socialization teach specific knowledge and skills but also have a profound effect on children's selfimage,beliefs,and values?

Children in low-income families may be unintentionally socialized to believe that acquiring an education and aspiring to lofty ambitions are pointless because of existing economic conditions in the family.This is an example of which theoretical perspective's view of family?

According to George Herbert Mead,when children between the ages of three and five play "doctor" or "superhero," they are in the______________stage of selfdevelopment.

Sociologists argue that the______________is the most important agent of socialization in all societies.

According to George Herbert Mead,during the______________stage of self-development (early school years) ,children understand not only their own social position but also the positions of others around them.

Theorists using a______________perspective emphasize that families serve important duties in society because they are the primary source for the procreation and socialization of children.

Recognizing that socialization is bidirectional process is a concept known as____________________________socialization.

The research of sociologist William Corsaro suggests that the______________is the most significant public realm for children.