Agents of Socialization Quiz

What makes socialization in the family so important and influential?

• Lifetime impacts affecting the person's self-esteem

• Origin point of ethnocentricism and racism

• Access to the emotional bond between parent and child

• Origin point of gender roles

• Foundation for all civilized behavior

What are the major agents of socialization?

• Family

• Media

• Peers

• School

• All of the above

What is the hidden curriculum in schools?

• Learning the rules of behavior needed to function in formally organized groups

• Learning social behavior appropriate for peer groups

• Learning academic subjects like math and history

What role does media play in socialization?

• It challenges the family

• It provides entertainment

• It has no influence on children

What is the impact of peer groups during adolescence?

• They become extremely important

• They have no impact

• They reinforce family values

What is social capital?

• Resources useful for gaining advantages in life

• The ability to socialize effectively

• The emotional bond between parent and child

What is the role of the family as an agent of socialization during adulthood?

• It becomes less influential

• It returns as a predominant agent

• It has no role

What are the three forms of socialization in school?

• Official curriculum, social curriculum, hidden curriculum

• Peer interaction, family interaction, media influence

• Academic learning, social skills, emotional bonding