Question 1

Mead's theory of personal development is based on the image that we present to those around us,the reactions of these people,and way that we interpret these reactions.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

The standards of our peer groups tend to dominate our lives.

Accepted Answer

Our peer groups play a significant role in shaping our attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. We often conform to their standards and values, even if they conflict with our own. This is because we have a natural desire to be accepted and valued by our peers, leading us to adopt their viewpoints and behaviors. Therefore, the standards of our peer groups tend to dominate our lives.

Question 3

The advent of Lara Croft and other women of action has clearly divided children with an interest in action films into two camps-one supporting male characters and the other the supporting emerging female characters.

Accepted Answer

The statement oversimplifies children's preferences in action films. Children's interests in characters from action films are influenced by a variety of factors including personality, storyline, and character development, rather than being strictly divided along gender lines.

Question 4

Sociologists have clearly demonstrated that most emotions are universal and are "products of our genes."

Accepted Answer

Sociologists and other scholars have argued that emotions are not purely biologically determined, but are shaped by cultural and social factors as well. While there may be some basic emotions that are universal across cultures, the way that people express, experience, and understand emotions can vary widely.

Question 5

Cooley's conclusions about the looking-glass self appear to be true for people around the world.

Accepted Answer

Cooley's theory of the looking-glass self suggests that our sense of self is derived from our perception of how others see and react to us. This theory has been supported by research conducted in various cultures around the world, indicating that it is a universal human experience.

Question 6

Sociologists usually embrace Freudian theory on personality development because of its universal acceptance among the social sciences.

Accepted Answer

Sociologists do not usually embrace Freudian theory on personality development as it is often considered controversial and criticized for lack of empirical evidence. While Freud's ideas have had an impact on psychology and psychoanalysis, they are not universally accepted in the social sciences.

Question 7

As a child's experiences with agents of socialization broadens,the influence of the family increases.

Accepted Answer

As a child's experiences with agents of socialization broadens, the influence of the family decreases in proportion to the increasing influence of external agents such as peers, media, and school.

Question 8

Social class,gender,race,and ethnicity are aspects of one's life that fall into the category of social location.

Accepted Answer

Social location refers to the various characteristics and factors that shape an individual's social identity and position within a society, including social class, gender, race, and ethnicity. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 9

Without language there can be no culture,no shared way of life.

Accepted Answer

Language is essential for communicating and transmitting cultural practices and knowledge from one generation to another. Without language, there would be no way for people to share ideas, values, beliefs, and traditions that define their culture and way of life. Therefore, language is a crucial element in the formation and preservation of culture.

Question 10

Freud assumed that what was male was "normal" and that females were "inferior,castrated males."

Accepted Answer

This was a common belief during Freud's time, but it has been widely criticized and discredited since then.

Question 11

The research of the Harlows demonstrated that the key to mother-child bonding is the ability of the mother to provide food and other nutrition to the offspring.

Accepted Answer

The research of the Harlows showed that mother-child bonding is primarily driven by contact comfort and physical interaction, not just the provision of food and nutrition.

Question 12

Based on studies of isolated and institutionalized children,what is the key variable in acquiring the basic "human" traits we take for granted?
A)biological makeup
B)basic intelligence
C)intimate early social interaction
D)strict discipline

Accepted Answer

Studies of isolated and institutionalized children have shown that intimate early social interaction is key in acquiring basic "human" traits. Without such interaction, children fail to develop language, social skills, and emotional attachments to others. Biological makeup and basic intelligence may play a role, but they do not take priority over social interaction. Strict discipline, on the other hand, can actually be detrimental to a child's development if it is not balanced with warmth and emotional support.

Question 13

Parents are the first significant others to show children the gender map.

Accepted Answer

Parents are typically the first people who introduce children to the concepts of gender and gender roles, through messages communicated through words, actions, and behavior.

Question 14

In Piaget's model for children's development of reasoning skills,the term "reasoning skills" is synonymous with the term "operational" as it is used in the theory.

Accepted Answer

Piaget's theory uses the term "operational" to refer to the child's ability to think logically and perform mental operations such as classification, conservation, and seriation. These are the same skills that are involved in reasoning. Therefore, in Piaget's theory, the terms "operational" and "reasoning skills" are synonymous.

Question 15

Because of the power of peers and social institutions,we are all prisoners of socialization.

Accepted Answer

While peers and social institutions significantly influence our socialization, individuals still possess the agency to make choices and resist or reinterpret social norms, meaning we are not entirely prisoners of socialization.

Question 16

Mead emphasized that in order to learn to take the role of the "other," a child must pass through three stages - imitation,play,and team game.

Accepted Answer

Mead's theory of self-development emphasizes that children learn to take the role of the "other" by going through three stages - imitation, play, and team game.

Question 17

The research of sociologist Melvin Kohn and others demonstrates that the differences in the supervision of children are a matter of the race and ethnicity of the parents more than any other factor.

Accepted Answer

Kohn's research primarily shows that the differences in the supervision and socialization of children are more closely related to the parents' occupational experiences and the values associated with those experiences, such as the emphasis on self-direction versus conformity, rather than race or ethnicity.

Question 18

Gender serves as the primary basis for social inequality.

Accepted Answer

Gender is one of the primary sources of social inequality. Women and men are often treated and valued differently in society based on their gender, leading to unequal access to opportunities, resources, and power. Gender inequality can be seen in areas such as education, employment, politics, and health care.

Question 19

In Mead's theory of development,the "me" is the "object of action" or the "self as object."

Accepted Answer

In Mead's theory, the "me" is the object of action, meaning it is the aspect of the self that is influenced by the norms and values of society, while the "I" is the subjective aspect of the self that initiates action.

Question 20

Feral children are often raised by animals.

Accepted Answer

Feral children are children who have lived in isolation from human contact and have had little or no experience of human care, behavior or language. In some cases, they are found to have been raised by animals such as dogs, monkeys, or even wolves.

Quiz 3: Socialization