Institutions Overview

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What type of facility is authorized to offer care and treatment for diseases?

Hospital (correct)
School
Church
Restaurant

Which term refers to providing young people formal training in necessary skills for their future?

Health institutions
Religious institutions
Cultural institutions
Educational institutions (correct)

What was the ancient meaning of the word 'school' according to the text?

Leisure (correct)
Labor
Illness
Wisdom

What major event led post-industrial societies to establish education more closely linked to formal educational organizations?

World War II (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of institution is primarily concerned with the performance of adult roles being strongly linked to educational attainment?

Educational institutions (C) Signup and view all the answers

In pre-modern societies, how was education perceived in terms of its nature?

Holistic and non-fragmentary (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary functions of education according to the text?

Promoting self-actualization (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are schools considered vital in maintaining social order?

To produce peaceful and productive citizens (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what way do educational institutions serve as agents of cultural transmission?

By passing on cultural knowledge and values (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of politically socializing individuals through education?

To develop positive outlooks toward liberty and democracy (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do colleges and universities contribute to society according to the text?

By providing opportunities for relationship-building (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does education equip people with knowledge and skills according to the text?

To position individuals for specific roles in society (C) Signup and view all the answers

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. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What key characteristic defines institutions according to the text?

Institutions have relatively permanent structures and specific objectives or goals. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do social institutions contribute to attaining social order?

Through organizing elements like beliefs, rules, and relationships to maintain social order. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cultural institutions within society?

To provide a framework for shared beliefs, practices, and values in a society. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do political institutions impact the lives of people in society?

By providing a structured system for governance, laws, and regulations. (A) Signup and view all the answers

"Relatively permanent structure" is a characteristic associated with what type of institution?

Institutions that have specific objectives or goals and permanent structures. (B) Signup and view all the answers