Socialization Process Quiz

What research method involves researchers taking part in the social group being studied and systematically observing what occurs?

Which principle is NOT part of the three ethical principles that inform the development of formal research standards?

What does culture vary between?

What human ability is NOT mentioned as contributing to the creation of culture?

What is the main goal of Qualitative Methods: Participant Observation?

What is one of the common errors associated with casual observation?

Which approach do sociologists use to systematically study human behavior in social context?

What is the first step in the Scientific Method for Quantitative Research?

What is the key question a researcher focusing on housing market and eviction might ask?

Which error is NOT associated with casual observation?

What term defines the capacity to create a complex social life by establishing generally accepted ways of doing things and ideas about what is right and wrong?

Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 sub-types of norms mentioned in the text?

What allows humans to create concepts like 'day,' 'week,' and 'year' to describe time?

Which term is defined as cultural statements that define what community members consider real?

What concept specifically equates to seven consecutive 24-hour periods according to the text?

What is the primary goal of conducting a survey in sociology?

Why are experimental methods rarely used in sociology?

In a quantitative survey, what is the importance of ensuring that the sample is an identical representation of the population?

What is the role of randomization in experiments?

Why might a researcher use an experimental method in sociology despite its limitations?

Which perspective on culture emphasizes that elements of culture contribute to social order by building social bonds and guiding people to support collective goals?

What historical period is characterized by an eclectic mix of cultural elements, the decline of consensus around core values, and the erosion of authority?

Which process is described as the application of the most efficient means to achieve given goals, along with the unintended negative consequences that result?

Who theorized that the self emerges through several stages of role-taking in social interaction with significant others?

What is the belief, taste, norms, and values that people draw on in their everyday lives called?

What is the primary focus of socialization, as described in the text?

In the context of socialization agents, which one has declined in its role over time?

What is the significance of peer groups to secondary socialization according to the text?

What is the main function of schools in socialization, beyond academic subjects?

What is the creative process by which individuals generate role expectations and performances called?

In the dramaturgical model of social interaction, the expression we give refers to:

What is the main characteristic of performances on the back stage?

Which type of network is defined as a bounded set of individuals linked by the exchange of material or emotional resources?

What does the term 'nodes' refer to in social networks?

What is the simplest form of social network according to the text?

What is a key characteristic of bureaucracies according to Max Weber?

"Dehumanization" in bureaucracies refers to:

What is a common critique of bureaucracies known as "bureaucratic inertia"?

What term describes people who belong to a social group?

What is the primary focus of social interaction according to the text?

What is one of the errors associated with casual observation as mentioned in the text?

Which sociological approach involves translating abstract ideas into testable hypotheses?

What is the key step in the Scientific Method for Quantitative Research according to the text?

What is the primary source of knowledge mentioned in the text that humans rely on?

In sociological research, what does illogical reasoning stem from according to the text?

In the context of the text, what is the primary purpose of conducting a survey in sociology?

Which ethical principle guides researchers in ensuring that their sample is a true representation of the population in survey research?

What is the main goal when researchers use randomization in experiments?

Which human ability contributes significantly to the generation of culture by creating concepts like 'year' and 'week'?

What role does an independent variable play in a cause-and-effect relationship within an experiment?

What is the purpose of ethnography in qualitative research?

What is the key concept related to preventing harm in research ethics?

What is the term for the feeling of disorientation when encountering an unfamiliar culture or way of life?

Which human abilities contribute to the creation of culture according to the text?

What is required for informed consent in research ethics?

What was the main outcome of Canada's Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1968-1969 (Bill C-150)?

What does the term 'Rights Revolution' refer to based on the text?

Which theoretical perspective on culture emphasizes the ongoing struggle between different social groups?

What does the concept of 'looking-glass self' primarily focus on according to Charles Horton Cooley?

What is the main characteristic of postmodernism as described in the text?

What does the concept of 'abstraction' primarily involve?

In the context of culture creation, what do 'mores' specifically refer to?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of 'values' in the context of culture creation?

What key role does 'cooperation' play in culture creation?

How does 'abstraction' contribute to the understanding and organization of time?

In the process of socialization, what is the main factor shaping an individual's conduct?

What is the primary role of peer groups in socialization according to the text?

Which agent of socialization is described as having had a declining role over time in primary socialization?

What does the term 'ascribed' status refer to?

What is the significance of the 'hidden curriculum' in schools according to the text?

In the dramaturgical model of social interaction, what does the 'front stage' typically adhere to?

What characterizes the performance on the back stage in the dramaturgical model of social interaction?

Which term describes people excluded from an in-group in social groups?

What concept is created by individuals to reinforce or challenge norms associated with different roles and statuses according to the text?

What is the primary focus of social groups, as discussed in the text?

What is the main characteristic of bureaucracies that might lead to dehumanization, according to the text?

Which sociologist initially identified three types of authority within organizations?

What is the most common and influential type of formal organization discussed in the text?

What term refers to secondary groups designed to achieve explicit objectives?

What does 'nodes' refer to within social networks according to the text?

Which error in casual observation involves focusing on exceptions and treating them as the rule?

What is the primary difference between Positivism and Interpretivism in sociological research?

When conducting scientific research, what is the purpose of translating an abstract idea into a testable hypothesis?

What critical role does the scientific method play in quantitative research?

What is a key consideration for ensuring the validity of findings in qualitative methods like participant observation?

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of formal standards for ethical research as described in the text?

What do symbols represent in the context of culture creation according to the text?

Which ability contributes to the creation of culture by allowing individuals to create abstract concepts like time divisions (e.g., weeks, years)?

What may lead to 'culture shock' as described in the text?

What ability allows humans to create general concepts that meaningfully organize sensory experience?

Which type of norm specifies social requirements?

What is the primary function of cooperation in culture creation?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of values as described in the text?

What element of culture represents the most pervasive symbols in human societies according to the text?

What is the primary difference between non-material culture and material culture as discussed in the text?

How does the Functionalist perspective view the elements of culture in relation to social order?

According to the Conflict Perspective, what characterizes culture?

What significant change occurred in Canada after the decriminalization of sex between men over 21 in private spaces?

What is the purpose of Experimental Methods in sociology?

How does Symbolic Interactionism view the relationship between people and culture?

Why do experimenters use randomization in experiments?

Which quantitative method involves researchers asking people questions about their knowledge, attitudes, or behavior?

What is the primary goal of conducting a survey in sociology?

What is the main characteristic of Quantitative Surveys to ensure valid findings?

What is the primary difference between primary socialization and secondary socialization?

Which of the following best describes the role of peer groups in an individual's socialization process?

Which agent of socialization has seen an increased importance over time, particularly with the rise of the Internet?

What characterizes individuals who engage in role-making as opposed to role-playing?

In the context of social interaction, what is the significance of presenting one's 'sense of self' to others?

What sociologist first identified three types of authority within organizations?

What is the simplest form of social network described in the text?

In social groups, what is the term for individuals who belong to the group?

What type of groups are separated by boundaries to create in-group and out-group members?

What concept refers to the process of managing one's communication to create a particular image in the dramaturgical model of social interaction?

Which type of authority involves power that is derived from tradition and custom?

What term describes individuals who are excluded from an in-group within social groups?

'Dehumanization' in bureaucracies refers to what specific aspect?