12 Questions
What are values in a society?
The beliefs that a society uphold or idealize
What is the role of social norms and values in influencing decision-making?
They greatly influence how people make decisions
Why is it important for social norms to have a common consensus in a society?
To achieve universal conformity and effectiveness
How is status defined in the sociological lens?
As the position in social stratification
What is the difference between achieved and ascribed status?
Achieved status is obtained through one's own achievement, while ascribed status is through birth.
What is the significance of rewards and punishments in social control?
To empower individuals to conform to norms
Enculturation is a process that individuals undergo throughout their life, starting from birth up until:
Death
What is NOT mentioned as a source of enculturation in the text?
Media
Which of the following is NOT part of what a person learns through enculturation?
Mathematical equations
In the context of sociological perspective, what role do norms and values play in society according to the text?
They create models of behavior
What distinguishes values from norms based on the text?
Values are abstract and intangible while norms are more specific
What does enculturation enable individuals to become informed about within a community or society according to Grunlan & Mayers (1988)?
Rights, obligations, and privileges
Test your knowledge on enculturation and socialization, which are continuous processes individuals undergo from birth until death. Understand how enculturation occurs not just through formal education, but also via family, peers, and social interactions throughout life.
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