Question 1

Chelsea started playing video games for three hours a day and her mother is scared of the impact video games might have on Chelsea.Should Chelsea's mother be worried?

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The answer of Chelsea started playing video games for three...

Question 2

According to the textbook,peer groups can be defined as social groups in which members

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Peer groups are typically defined by members who are of similar age and share common interests, which facilitates social interaction and bonding.

Question 3

As a doctor,Ivan is expected to follow certain standards,such as keeping patient information confidential.What would a sociologist call these expectations?

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The answer of As a doctor,Ivan is expected to follow...

Question 4

Jesse,a server at a large chain restaurant,feels exhausted after trying to keep customers happy all day.What sociological pattern does Jesse's experience fit into?

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Jesse's experience fits into the sociological pattern of emotional labor, where workers must manage their emotions and display certain feelings as part of their job, common in service roles.

Question 5

Growing up in rural Idaho,there are many agents of socialization for Albert,but _______ is/are the most significant agent(s)of his socialization.

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Family is typically the most significant agent of socialization, especially in rural areas where family ties and interactions are often stronger and more influential in shaping an individual's values, beliefs, and behaviors.

Question 6

For most individuals in modern society,________ is/are the agent(s)of socialization that is/are most responsible for their early childhood development.

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The family is the primary agent of socialization responsible for early childhood development, as it is the first social group a child interacts with and learns from.

Question 7

In which exchange is the child's speech egocentric?

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Egocentric speech is when a child talks about their own interests or thoughts without considering the perspective of others. In option D, the child's response about fire engines is unrelated to the adult's statement about hot dogs, showing egocentric speech.

Question 8

Eleven-year-old Evan was asked by his math teacher,"If Adam is older than Bill and Bill is older than Cathy,who is the oldest?" This question was too abstract for Evan,and he was unable to answer.This shows that Evan is in which stage of development?

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Evan is in the concrete operational stage, where children begin to think logically about concrete events but may struggle with abstract concepts.

Question 9

In which context is primary socialization MOST likely to occur?

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Primary socialization is most likely to occur within families, as it is the first stage of socialization where individuals learn basic norms, values, and behaviors from their immediate family members during early childhood.

Question 10

Given the high proportion of women now in the workforce whose young children play together in day-care centers and preschool,_______ is/are more important than ever before.

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The peer group is more important than ever before because children in day-care centers and preschools interact and learn from each other, forming early social connections and influences.

Question 11

Sociologists argue that social and geographic mobility have affected our self-identities in which way?

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Social and geographic mobility expose individuals to diverse experiences and cultures, leading to more complex and multifaceted self-identities.

Question 12

At age three Emily was beginning to master her spoken language,but she was also able to use her hands to speak some words in sign language.According to Jean Piaget,what stage of cognitive development was Emily in?

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According to Jean Piaget, the preoperational stage occurs between ages 2 and 7, where children begin to engage in symbolic play and learn to manipulate symbols, which includes language development.

Question 13

A mechanism through which schools socialize children is the hidden curriculum.Which of the following is an example of the hidden curriculum in schools?

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The hidden curriculum refers to the implicit lessons and values taught in schools that are not part of the formal curriculum, such as gender roles and social expectations.

Question 14

Groups or social contexts in which significant processes of socialization occur are known as

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Agents of socialization are groups or social contexts, such as family, schools, peers, and media, where significant processes of socialization occur, shaping individuals' behaviors and beliefs.

Question 15

According to sociologists,which of the following best describes the relationship between identity and socialization?

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Socialization is the process through which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of their society, which helps them develop their own identity and the ability to think and act independently.

Question 16

Functionalists argue that social roles

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Functionalists believe that social roles contribute to the stability and functioning of society, thus they tend to remain relatively stable over time.

Question 17

The learning of gender roles through social factors such as the family and the media is known as

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Gender socialization refers to the process by which individuals learn and internalize the gender roles expected by society, often through influences such as family, media, and other social institutions.

Question 18

Devonte and Michelle have one child.This social formation is known as

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A nuclear family consists of two parents and their children, which fits the description of Devonte, Michelle, and their one child.

Question 19

In second grade,Reina was earning A's on her math tests,which included multiplication and division.According to Jean Piaget,what stage of cognitive development is Reina in?

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Reina is likely in the concrete operational stage, where children aged 7-11 develop logical thinking skills, including understanding concepts like multiplication and division.

Question 20

This term refers to the process of self-development through which we formulate a unique sense of ourselves and our relationship to the world around us.

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Self-identity refers to the process of self-development where individuals form a unique sense of themselves and their relationship to the world.

Quiz 3: Socialization,the Life Course,and Aging