18 Questions
What type of facility is authorized to offer care and treatment for diseases?
Hospital
Which term refers to providing young people formal training in necessary skills for their future?
Educational institutions
What was the ancient meaning of the word 'school' according to the text?
Leisure
What major event led post-industrial societies to establish education more closely linked to formal educational organizations?
World War II
Which type of institution is primarily concerned with the performance of adult roles being strongly linked to educational attainment?
Educational institutions
In pre-modern societies, how was education perceived in terms of its nature?
Holistic and non-fragmentary
What is one of the primary functions of education according to the text?
Promoting self-actualization
Why are schools considered vital in maintaining social order?
To produce peaceful and productive citizens
In what way do educational institutions serve as agents of cultural transmission?
By passing on cultural knowledge and values
What is the purpose of politically socializing individuals through education?
To develop positive outlooks toward liberty and democracy
How do colleges and universities contribute to society according to the text?
By providing opportunities for relationship-building
Why does education equip people with knowledge and skills according to the text?
To position individuals for specific roles in society
Which of the following best describes social institutions?
Organized sets of elements such as beliefs, rules, practices, and relationships that exist to attain social order.
What key characteristic defines institutions according to the text?
Institutions have relatively permanent structures and specific objectives or goals.
How do social institutions contribute to attaining social order?
Through organizing elements like beliefs, rules, and relationships to maintain social order.
What is the primary function of cultural institutions within society?
To provide a framework for shared beliefs, practices, and values in a society.
How do political institutions impact the lives of people in society?
By providing a structured system for governance, laws, and regulations.
"Relatively permanent structure" is a characteristic associated with what type of institution?
Institutions that have specific objectives or goals and permanent structures.
Explore the key characteristics of various institutions including those related to social control, healthcare, and education. Understand the functions and roles of hospitals and educational institutions in society.
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