Question 1

Applying Freud's thinking to a sociological analysis of personality development, you would conclude that

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Freud's theory suggests that humans have innate self-centered drives, such as the id, which need to be regulated by societal norms and values learned through socialization.

Question 2

In Freud's model of personality, the ___________ represents the presence of culture within the individual.

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The superego represents the internalized societal and cultural standards and morals within an individual, acting as a moral conscience.

Question 3

An idea in Freud's thinking that has special importance to sociology is his assertion that

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Freud's theory emphasizes that society imposes demands and norms on individuals, shaping their behavior and personality through socialization.

Question 4

Studies of children raised in isolation, show that

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Without social experience, children lack the necessary interaction to develop cognitive and social skills, which are crucial for thought and meaningful action.

Question 5

The "graying of the United States" refers to the fact that

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The "graying of the United States" encompasses all these aspects: the average age is rising, the number of elderly people is increasing, and the proportion of the population aged sixty-five and older is growing.

Question 6

Which of the following statements linking nature and nurture is CORRECT?

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For human beings, nurture is our nature. Nurture refers to the environment in which we are raised, and this has a profound impact on our development.

Question 7

In Freud's model of personality, which element of the personality represents a person's efforts to balance innate pleasure-seeking drives and the demands of society?

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The ego is the element of personality in Freud's model that mediates between the id's desires and the superego's moral constraints, balancing innate drives and societal demands.

Question 8

Our basic drives or needs as humans are reflected in Freud's concept of

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Freud's concept of the id represents the basic drives or needs as humans, such as hunger, thirst, and sexual desire. The id operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification.

Question 9

In the nature versus nurture debate sociologist claim that

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Sociologists generally emphasize the role of nurture, or social and environmental factors, in shaping human behavior, although they acknowledge that biology (nature) also plays a role.

Question 10

Behavioral theory, developed by___________  , claims that most human behavior is not instinctive but learned within a social environment?

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John B. Watson is known for developing behavioral theory, which emphasizes that most human behavior is learned through interaction with the environment rather than being instinctive.

Question 11

If you were to put together the lessons learned from the cases of Anna and Genie you would correctly conclude that

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Both Anna and Genie demonstrated that social experience is essential for normal human development, as their severe social isolation led to significant developmental delays and challenges.

Question 12

Thinking about how patterns of child-rearing vary by class, lower-class parents generally stress____________ , while well-to-do parents typically stress___________  .

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Lower-class parents often emphasize obedience due to their socio-economic circumstances, which may require strict adherence to rules for safety and stability. In contrast, well-to-do parents, having more resources, can afford to focus on nurturing creativity and self-expression in their children.

Question 13

The Harlows' research with rhesus monkeys, as well as cases of isolated children such as Anna, leads us to conclude that

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Long-term social isolation has been shown to cause irreversible developmental damage in both rhesus monkeys and humans, as evidenced by the Harlows' research and cases like Anna.

Question 14

Which of the following concepts refers to the lifelong social experience by which human beings develop their potential and learn culture?

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Socialization is the process through which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, norms, and social skills necessary to interact effectively within their society.

Question 15

In historical perspective, the power of the mass media in the socialization process has

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The power of mass media in the socialization process has increased over time due to technological advancements and the proliferation of media platforms, making it more influential in shaping public opinion and cultural norms.

Question 16

The Harlows studied the effects of social isolation on rhesus monkeys and found that

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The Harlows' experiments demonstrated that rhesus monkeys isolated for as little as six months exhibited severe social and emotional deficits, indicating permanent damage.

Question 17

The social sciences, including sociology, support the claim that

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The social sciences, including sociology, emphasize the role of socialization and cultural influences in shaping human behavior, supporting the idea that nurturing is a fundamental aspect of human nature.

Question 18

The focus of Lawrence Kohlberg" research was

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Kohlberg's research primarily focused on moral reasoning, specifically how individuals develop moral reasoning through different stages.

Question 19

Mead place the origin of the self in

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Mead believed that the self emerges from social interactions and experiences, emphasizing the role of communication and socialization in its development.

Question 20

Which of the following concepts refers to an individual person's fairly consistent pattern of acting, thinking, and feeling?

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Personality refers to an individual's consistent patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make them unique.

Quiz 3: Socialization: From Infancy to Old Age