Socialization and Moral Development

Questions and Answers

Socialization, as a sociological term, describes:

The difference between introverts and extroverts

A person's internal mental state when in a group setting

How people learn societal norms, beliefs, and values (correct)

How people interact during social situations

The Harlows' study on rhesus monkeys showed that:

Rhesus monkeys raised by other primate species are poorly socialized

Food is more important than social comfort

Social comfort is more important than food (correct)

Monkeys can be adequately socialized by imitating humans

What occurs in Lawrence Kohlberg's conventional level?

Morality is developed by pain and pleasure.

Parental beliefs have no influence on children's morality.

Children develop the ability to have abstract thoughts.

Children begin to consider what society considers moral and immoral. (correct)

What did Carol Gilligan believe earlier researchers into morality had overlooked?

The perspective of females Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to distinguish between psychology and sociology?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

How did nearly complete isolation as a child affect Danielle's verbal abilities?

She could not communicate at all. Signup and view all the answers

Why do sociologists need to be careful when drawing conclusions from twin studies?

The sample sizes are often small. Signup and view all the answers

From a sociological perspective, which factor does not greatly influence a person's socialization?

Blood type Signup and view all the answers

Chris Langan's story illustrates that:

Socialization can be more important than intelligence. Signup and view all the answers

Why are wealthy parents more likely than poor parents to socialize their children toward creativity and problem solving?

Wealthy parents are socializing their children toward the skills of white-collar employment. Signup and view all the answers

How do schools prepare children to one day enter the workforce?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is not a way people are socialized by religion?

An individual's personal internal experience of a divine being leads to their faith. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a manifest function of schools?

Learning to read and write Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is typically the earliest agent of socialization?

Family Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not an age-related transition point when Americans must be socialized to new roles?

Infancy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding American socialization of recent high school graduates?

They are expected to enter college, trade school, or the workforce shortly after graduation. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Socialization

Socialization involves learning societal norms, beliefs, and values, essential for functioning within a community.
Various factors influence socialization, including gender, class, and race, while blood type does not play a significant role.

The Harlows' Study

The Harlows conducted research on rhesus monkeys, revealing that social comfort is prioritized over food in their development.

Kohlberg's Theory

At Kohlberg's conventional level, children start to understand societal morals and values, moving beyond personal and parental beliefs.

Carol Gilligan's Contribution

Gilligan emphasized the overlooked perspective of females in moral development, advocating for a broader understanding beyond the justice perspective.

Psychology vs. Sociology

Psychology focuses on individual mental processes, while sociology studies collective societal behaviors and functions.
Psychologists examine internal mental states, whereas sociologists explore external societal influences.

Effects of Isolation

Danielle's near-total isolation resulted in her inability to communicate verbally or use language effectively.

Twin Studies

Sociologists exercise caution with twin studies due to typically small sample sizes, which may limit the generalizability of findings.

Chris Langan's Story

Langan's experience highlights that socialization can significantly influence outcomes, potentially surpassing the role of intelligence.

Wealthy Parents and Socialization

Wealthy parents often socialize children towards creativity and problem-solving, aligning skills with white-collar employment.

Role of Schools in Socialization

Schools contribute to socialization by implementing standardized curricula, hidden curricula, and promoting teamwork skills.

Religion and Socialization

Religious socialization includes learning material culture, connecting life stages with celebrations, and providing communal experiences, but does not solely rely on personal divine experiences.

Manifest Functions of Schools

A primary manifest function of schools is teaching literacy skills, such as reading and writing.

Primary Agent of Socialization

Family is recognized as the earliest and most influential agent of socialization in a child's life.

Transition points for socialization into new roles include school age, adulthood, and becoming a senior citizen, with infancy not considered a distinct transition.

Socialization of High School Graduates

Recent high school graduates in America are generally anticipated to pursue further education, trade school, or enter the workforce rather than taking extended breaks.

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Description

This quiz explores key concepts in socialization, focusing on how societal norms influence behavior and the significance of theories by Kohlberg and Gilligan. It also examines the contributions of the Harlows' study on social comfort. Understand the differences between psychology and sociology and their implications on individual and collective behaviors.