Question 1

The process by which individuals learn to conform to their society's norms, values, and roles is called:

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Socialization is the process through which individuals learn and internalize the norms, values, and roles of their society.

Question 2

The transmission of culture from one generation to the next is called:

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Socialization is the process through which culture, including norms, values, and customs, is passed down from one generation to the next.

Question 3

Primary socialization refers to:

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Primary socialization is the process by which a newborn individual is molded into a social being, primarily through interactions with family and close caregivers.

Question 4

The socialization process can be divided into three major phases, including all of the following EXCEPT:

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Reformative socialization is not a recognized phase in the socialization process, which typically includes primary, secondary, and adult socialization.

Question 5

That phase of socialization occurring in later childhood and adolescence is termed:

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Secondary socialization refers to the process of learning appropriate behavior within smaller sections of the larger society, typically occurring in later childhood and adolescence.

Question 6

Adult socialization refers to the process of:

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Adult socialization involves learning and adapting to the norms, roles, and expectations associated with new statuses and roles that individuals take on as they progress through different stages of adulthood.

Question 7

The "nature-nurture" controversy refers to:

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The "nature-nurture" controversy is about whether genetics (nature) or environment and upbringing (nurture) play a more significant role in shaping an individual's behavior and personality.

Question 8

According to social scientists which of the following best explains the altruistic behavior of firefighters on September 11?

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Social scientists often attribute altruistic behavior to nurture, emphasizing the influence of socialization, culture, and environment on individuals' actions.

Question 9

Which of the following is most closely associated with the position of social scientists in the nature vs. nurture debate?

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Social scientists generally emphasize the role of environmental factors and experiences (nurture) in shaping human behavior, while also acknowledging the influence of genetic factors (nature).

Question 10

When sociologists speak of the self, they are talking about:

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Sociologists view the self as the ability to conform to society's norms and roles, reflecting how individuals internalize societal expectations and interact with others.

Question 11

Which of the following ideas was central to Jean-Jacques Rousseau's beliefs about socialization?

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Rousseau believed that society and its institutions corrupt the natural goodness of individuals, and thus improving society would lead to the betterment of individuals.

Question 12

The first social scientist to develop a theory of both the "nature" and "nurture"
Aspects of human existence was:

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The answer of The first social scientist to develop a...

Question 13

Freud's theory held that the social self develops primarily

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Freud's theory emphasizes the role of the family in the development of the social self, particularly through early childhood experiences and family dynamics.

Question 14

In Freud's theory, the part of the personality from which the infant's unsocialized drives arise is termed the:

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The id is the part of the personality from which the infant's unsocialized drives arise.

Question 15

According to Freud, all of the following are part of the personality EXCEPT the:

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The alter ego is not a part of Freud's personality structure.

Question 16

In Freud's theory, which of the following is that part of the personality that represents the internalized norms, values, and feelings that are taught in the socialization process?

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The superego is the part of Freud's personality theory that represents internalized societal norms, values, and morals, acting as a self-critical conscience.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding Freud's theory of personality?

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Freud's theory of personality emphasizes the importance of childhood conflicts, the influence of the same-sex parent, and the formation of personality traits through conflict.

Question 18

A core idea in Freud's theory of personality is conflict. That conflict, in his opinion is between:

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Freud's theory of personality emphasizes the conflict between the individual's innate biological urges and the demands and constraints imposed by society.

Question 19

Which of the following statements represents the core idea of behaviorism?

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Behaviorism emphasizes that all behavior is learned through interaction with the environment, focusing on observable behaviors rather than innate or genetic factors.

Question 20

All of the following scientists are associated with behaviorism EXCEPT:

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Emile Durkheim was a sociologist known for his work on social theory and is not associated with behaviorism, which is a psychological approach.

Quiz 5: Socialization