Question 1

Today, as our society struggles with changes in women, men, and families, the ideals of manhood are being revised yet again.

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Societal changes in gender roles, expectations, and family structures have led to ongoing revisions and discussions about the ideals of manhood, reflecting a broader evolution in how masculinity is understood and expressed.

Question 2

A study showed that children 31/2 to 7 years old have strong preferences for playing with other children of the different sex.

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Studies generally show that children in this age range tend to prefer playing with peers of the same sex, a phenomenon known as gender-segregated play.

Question 3

"A good education is the key to success" is an example of identity scripts.

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Identity scripts are internalized messages or beliefs about oneself, and this phrase reflects a common societal belief about the importance of education in achieving success.

Question 4

Compare and contrast the four different areas of the Johari window and illustrate each area with an example. In your response, be sure to define each area.

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Question 5

Self-disclosure necessarily involves risks, such as the risk that others will not accept what we reveal or that they might use it against us.

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Self-disclosure involves sharing personal information with others, which inherently carries the risk of negative reactions or misuse of the information shared.

Question 6

Researchers who have studied parents' interactions with children conclude that fathers and mothers typically contribute in unique and valuable ways to their children's development and self-esteem.

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Research has shown that fathers and mothers often play different roles in their children's lives, each contributing uniquely to their development and self-esteem. Fathers often engage in more physical play which helps with problem-solving and emotional regulation, while mothers frequently provide emotional support and caregiving, fostering security and social skills.

Question 7

Where did the concept of "white people" come from?

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Question 8

Recall the story about Ramu (the wolf boy) that was discussed in Chapter 1. Was Ramu human or not? Explain your answer in terms of George Herbert Mead's discussion of how humans develop and what it means to be a human self.

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Question 9

Compare and contrast the four different styles of attachments and illustrate each style with an example. In your response, be sure to define attachment styles.

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Question 10

Discuss the role of parents in socializing children. Name three differences on how fathers and mothers differ in the way they socialize with their children.

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Question 11

Identify the following:
-Ego boundaries

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-Ego boundaries...

Question 12

The perspectives of the generalized other are revealed to us in three ways.

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The generalized other is a concept in sociology that refers to the collective expectations and norms of a society or group. These expectations and norms are revealed to us in three ways: through direct interaction with others, through observation of others' behavior, and through socialization.

Question 13

The author of your text states that "social perspectives on the self are constructed and variable." What does that statement mean? Give examples of how social perspectives on the self are constructed, and how those perspectives are variable.

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Question 14

Researchers found that people who are highly anxious about attachments are less likely to have relationship problems in collectivist cultures.

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Question 15

It is important to gain access to information in our blind and unknown areas. One way to do this is to expand our experiences by entering unfamiliar situations, trying novel things, and experimenting with new kinds of communication.

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Question 16

Mothers spend more time that fathers with the children in caretaking activities.

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Question 17

The later bonds we have with others shapes how comfortable we feel getting close to others and how secure we feel in others' acceptance and commitment to us.

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Question 18

Critical whiteness scholars point out that nonwhites are often identifies by their race, but whites seldom are.

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Question 19

Homophobia or fear of homosexuals is particularly pronounced in the working class.

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Question 20

Anxious/Ambivalent attachment style

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Quiz 2: Communication and Personal Identity