Sociology study guide 3

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According to the textbook, peer groups can be defined as social groups in which members.

are of similar age and have common interests

What are the main agents of socialization in contemporary society?

family, schools, peer groups, the mass media, and work

Sociologists argue that social and geographic mobility have affected our self-identities in which way?

our self-identities are more multifaceted

Functionalists argue that social roles

remain relatively stable

This term refers to the process of self-development through which we formulate a unique sense of ourselves and our relationship to the world around us.

self-identity

As a doctor, Ivan is expected to follow certain standards, such as keeping patient information confidential. What would a sociologist call these expectations?

social roles

Jesse, a server at a large chain restaurant, feels exhausted after trying to keep customers happy all day. What sociological pattern does Jesse's experience fit into?

the many workers who must learn how to "feel" on the job

Given the high proportion of women now in the workforce whose young children play together in day-care centers and preschool, _______ is/are more important than ever before.

the peer group

A mechanism through which schools socialize children is the hidden curriculum. Which of the following is an example of the hidden curriculum in schools?

the subtle ways that boys and girls are exposed to different messages and curricular materials from their teachers

According to sociologists, which of the following best describes the relationship between identity and socialization?

through socialization, each person develops an identity and capacity for individual thought and action

Chelsea started playing video games for three hours a day and her mother is scared of the impact video games might have on Chelsea. Should Chelsea's mother be worried?

It depends. Research has shown both positive and negative correlations between video games and school performance


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