Question 1

Freud proposed the first social-scientific interpretation of the process by which self emerges.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Since the 1950s, which of the following has occurred in Canada as a result of the demands of work and the escalating divorce rate?

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A)   The socialization function of schools and peer groups has decreased.
B)   Childhood socialization has become more difficult and stressful.
C)   The importance of family socialization has become even more pronounced.
D)   The socialization function of the mass media has decreased.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Comparing the stories of Snow White or Cinderella with those of Mulan or Tangled illustrates which of the following?

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A)   that sexism has been eliminated in modern culture
B)   that gender roles have not changed significantly over the past 50 years
C)   that gender roles are still sexist but not to the extremes of the past
D)   that reverse sexism is the current convention todayE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Freud claimed that denial of the id's impulses impairs the development of the self.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What basic idea contends that our self-evaluations depend largely on how we believe others perceive us?

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A)   the generalized other
B)   the looking-glass self
C)   socialization
D)   Freud's model of the unconsciousE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Define Mead's concept of "taking the role of the other." Briefly describe the four stages of role-taking.

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George Herbert Mead, a sociologist and philosopher, developed the concept of "taking the role of the other" as a key component of his theory of social behavior and the development of self. This concept refers to the ability to understand and anticipate how others perceive and interpret our actions, and to adjust our behavior accordingly.

Mead outlined four stages of role-taking, which are as follows:

1. Imitation: In this stage, children observe and mimic the actions of others without fully understanding the meaning behind those actions. They are simply copying what they see without comprehending the perspective of the other person.

2. Play: During this stage, children begin to engage in role-playing activities, such as pretending to be a parent, teacher, or superhero. They start to take on the perspective of specific others and understand the roles and behaviors associated with those roles.

3. Game: In this stage, children participate in organized group activities with specific rules and roles. They learn to take on the perspective of multiple others within the context of the game and understand how their actions impact others within the group.

4. Generalized Other: This final stage involves the ability to take on the perspective of the larger community or society as a whole. Individuals are able to anticipate and understand the expectations and norms of the broader social group, and adjust their behavior accordingly.

Overall, Mead's concept of "taking the role of the other" emphasizes the importance of understanding and considering the perspectives of others in social interactions, and how this process contributes to the development of self-awareness and social behavior.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes hierarchically arranged, adolescent, social cliques?

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A)   They operate in the same ways independently of gender.
B)   They are divided according to dominant interests and activities.
C)   They reflect the arrangement of classes and racial groups in adult society.
D)   They are implemented by reinforcing parentally sanctioned norms.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following terms does George Herbert Mead use for the subjective, impulsive self?

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A)   id
B)   I
C)   me
D)   looking-glass selfE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

In Freud's view, how is the development of one's personality achieved?

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A)   through a difficult and stressful process of socialization
B)   through a short process of resocialization
C)   through a playful and peaceful process of socialization
D)   through a long process of resocializationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

How does the story of the wild boy of Aveyron demonstrate the importance of socialization of human development?

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Question 11

Which of the following is considered by sociologists to be the most important agent of socialization?

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A)   schools
B)   the family
C)   the mass media
D)   peer groupsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

According to Patricia Hersch, why are parents spending less time with their children than in previous generations?

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A)   Parents now spend more time commuting.
B)   Parents are working longer hours.
C)   Parents are part of the "me generation," interested only in themselves.
D)   Children no longer want their parents around.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

As soon as Jocelyn got into secondary school, she changed her style of dress and the music she enjoyed, and she took up new activities. Which agent of socialization is most likely responsible for these changes?

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A)   her family
B)   her school
C)   her peer group
D)   the mass mediaE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

What is the term for people who are not necessarily friends but are about the same age and hold similar status?

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A)   a status set
B)   a peer group
C)   colleagues
D)   a cohortE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is the initial stage in Mead's theory of self-development through role-taking?

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A)   taking the role of the other
B)   imitating significant others
C)   taking the role of the generalized other
D)   pretending to be other peopleE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Adopt a functionalist interpretation of the hidden curriculum to explain how it promotes social stability. Then adopt a social conflict perspective to explain how the hidden curriculum can promote mainstream students at the expense of minority students. Provide examples to support your answer.

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Question 17

Which of the following emerged as a distinct stage in the human life course following industrialization?

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A)   middle age
B)   senior citizenship
C)   retirement
D)   childhoodE) C) and D)
F) B) and C) D

Question 18

The socialization function of the family is as important today as it has been throughout history.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

From the observations of teachers' and students' roles in creating a self-fulfilling prophecy, sociologists concluded that "situations that we define as real become real in their consequences." By which of the following terms is this conclusion known?

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A)   the Thomas theorem
B)   the hidden implementation of social sanctions
C)   the manifest function of schools
D)   natural consequenceE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Explain the role of the mass media in the creation of the flexible self.

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