Chapter 5- Sociology

. Which one of the following is nota way people are socialized by religion?

an individual's personal internal experience of a divine being leads to their faith

the way we prepare for future life roles

anticipatory socialization

. From a sociological perspective, which factor does not greatly influence a person's socialization?

blood type

What occurs in Lawrence Kohlberg's conventional level?

children begin to consider what society considers moral and immoral.

the process by which new members of a total institution lose aspects of their old identities and are given new ones

degradation ceremony

. Which of the following is typically the earliest agent of socialization?

family

the common behavioral expectations of general society

generalized other

the informal teaching done in schools that socializes children to societal norms

hidden curriculum

Socialization, as a sociological term, describes:

how people learn societal norms, beliefs, and values

. Which of the following is notan age-related transition point when Americans must be socialized to new roles?

infancy

Which of the following is a manifest function of schools?

learning to read and white

the way people learn what is "good" and "bad" in society

moral development

the influence of our genetic makeup on self-development

nature

the role that our social environment plays in self-development

nurture

a group made up of people who are similar in age and social status and who share interests

peer group

What is one way to distinguish between psychology and sociology?

psychology focuses on mind, while sociology focuses on society. psychologists are interested in mental health, while sociologists are interested in societal functions. psychologists look inward to understand behavior while sociologists look outward.

the process by which old behaviors are removed and new behaviors are learned in their place

resocialization

a person's distinct sense of identity as developed through social interaction

self

How did nearly complete isolation as a child affect Danielle's verbal abilities?

she could not communicate at all

The Harlows' study on rhesus monkeys showed that:

social comfort is more important than food

the process wherein people come to understand societal norms and expectations, to accept society's beliefs, and to be aware of societal values

socialization

Chris Langan's story illustrates that:

socialization can be more important than intelligence

What did Carol Gilligan believe earlier researchers into morality had overlooked?

the perspective of females

Why do sociologists need to be careful when drawing conclusions from twin studies?

the sample sizes are often small

Which of the following is true regarding U.S. socialization of recent high school graduates?

they are expected to enter college, trade school, or the workforce shortly after graduation.

Why are wealthy parents more likely than poor parents to socialize their children toward creativity and problem solving?

wealthy parents are socializing their children toward the skills of white-collar employment

. How do schools prepare children to one day enter the workforce?

with a standardized curriculum. through the hidden curriculum. by socializing them in teamwork.