39 Questions
Which term refers to the process of discarding former behavior patterns and accepting new ones as part of a transition in one's life?
Resocialisation
What term is used to describe the process of mentally and emotionally re-training a person to operate in a different environment than they are accustomed to?
Resocialisation
Which of the following is NOT a factor that makes brainwashing most effective, as mentioned in the text?
Promoting individuality and critical thinking
In the context of resocialisation, what does the term 'total institutions' refer to?
Incarceration facilities
What key aspect distinguishes resocialisation from general socialization processes?
Learning new norms and values sharply different from past experiences
What type of social learning involves an individual learning fundamental culture patterns of a society?
Cultural conditioning
Which component of personality is associated with feelings like love, pride, guilt, and anger?
Emotional or Affective
Which term is used to describe the behaviour learned that is not considered part of culture?
Personal social learning
What is the primary way through which cultural transmission occurs from one generation to the next?
Socialization
In the context of nature versus nurture debate, what does 'nurture' refer to?
Social environment
What is the main focus of socialization according to the text?
Individual learning
Which factor influences an individual's personality without impacting others, according to the text?
Personal social learning
What is the term used to describe the process through which individuals learn the expected roles based on their sex in society?
Socialization
What term describes the process by which individuals are inducted into the moral norms and cultural continuity of a society?
Enculturation
What are the two main factors that shape an individual's development?
Heredity and environment
What is the hidden curriculum in a classroom setting?
Informal messages about social roles through classroom interaction
How many simulated murders is the average child estimated to witness on television by the age of 18?
18,000
Which media form dominates the average young person's daily consumption based on the text?
Television
What does the church primarily provide for individuals based on the text?
Moral and spiritual needs
What is the primary focus of workplace socialization?
Introducing organizational values and job skills
What is the main difference between socialization and enculturation, based on the text provided?
Enculturation refers to the process of acquiring culture in general, while socialization refers to learning the ways of a specific group or society.
What is one function of socialization for individuals?
To provide the necessary skills for survival in society.
In the context of socialization as described in the text, what does 'the requisite skills and knowledge' refer to?
Physical and mental skills essential for everyday life.
How does socialization contribute to cultural continuity, as stated in the text?
By passing down cultural content to future generations.
Based on the information provided, what best describes how individuals acquire a self-identity through socialization?
By developing habits and values specific to their society.
What term is used to describe the life-long process by which society transmits its cultural values to individuals?
Enculturation
How does sociology view the role of socialization in human society?
As a fundamental aspect of human life
Which of the following correctly describes the concept of social learning as related to socialization?
Learning from experiences shared with others in society
In the context of socialization, what is the main role of parents, teachers, and other individuals in an individual's life?
To transform individuals into culturally adept beings
How does socialization differ based on race, gender, and class according to the text?
It is tailored to fit specific demographic characteristics
What theory emphasizes that children learn by taking the role of significant others?
Symbolic Interaction Theory
According to the Conflict Approach (Karl Marx) discussed, what do social institutions seek to legitimize through socialization?
Social inequality
In the context of socialization, what is the role of the superego according to Conflict Approach (Sigmund Freud)?
Redirecting primal impulses into culturally required conduct
How does the creative self interact with social expectations in the learning process based on the text?
By taking the role of significant others
Which theory connects social customs and institutions to perpetuating class distinctions?
Conflict Approach (Karl Marx) 1
In the context of socialization, what does the conflict between societal demands and individual biological drives lead to?
Struggle to redirect primal impulses
How does the ego develop in response to parental demands according to Conflict Approach (Sigmund Freud)?
By finding realistic ways to satisfy desires
What influences affect the life chances of individuals according to Karl Marx's Conflict Approach?
Child-rearing practices.
How does the Symbolic Interaction Theory describe the formation of self?
When creative self interacts with social expectations.
Test your knowledge on societal design for living, cultural conditioning, and social learning processes. Explore how individuals are inducted into moral norms, values, and social roles within a society.
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