Sociology- Unit 2

Front

What do sociologists call a continuing process whereby individuals acquire personal identities and learn the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to his or her social position?

Back

socialization

Front

Which agent of socialization has the most impact on our development? Options: Education, Family, Mass Media, Peer Groups

Back

Family

Front

Breaking with past experiences and learning new values and mores

Back

Resocialization

Front

Which of the following is an example of a total institution? a day camp, a prison, a public university, a hospital emergency room

Back

a prison

Front

Which of the following are NOT an agent of socialization? family, peers, school, food

Back

food

Front

Unofficial aspects of culture that children are taught in school

Back

hidden curriculum

Front

The four primary agents of socialization in the U.S. are family, school, peer group, mass media.

Back

family, school, peer group, mass media

Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of a total institution? Prison, Mental Institute, Military boot-camp, Public library

Back

Public library

Front

Socialization is a _________________ process.

Back

Lifelong

Front

Society shaping us into who we are is an example of?

Back

Nurture