Symbolic Interaction Theory vs. Conflict Approach in Socialization
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What is the main focus of Symbolic Interaction Theory of Socialization?

  • Influence of social expectations on self (correct)
  • Conflict between society and primal drives
  • Formation of the id
  • Perpetuation of class distinctions
  • According to Karl Marx's Conflict Approach, what is the role of social customs and institutions?

  • Perpetuate class distinctions (correct)
  • Promote social equality
  • Ignore class differences
  • Support individual life chances
  • How does Sigmund Freud's Conflict Approach view the development of the ego?

  • It redirects primal impulses into approved conduct (correct)
  • It is a pleasure-seeking id
  • It represents social expectations
  • It reinforces social inequalities
  • Which concept is central to Primary Socialization?

    <p>Role of significant others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Anticipatory Socialization?

    <p>Preparing for new roles or statuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concept of the Functionalist Theory of Socialization in terms of individual learning process?

    <p>Internalizing society's values reinforces social consensus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sociologist introduced the concept of the Looking Glass Self?

    <p>Charles Horton Cooley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key idea behind the Symbolic Interaction Approach to socialization?

    <p>People derive their self-image from interactions with others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves individuals imagining how they appear to others and forming their own self-concept based on this perception?

    <p>Presentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the Looking Glass Self concept, what does the 'mirror' represent?

    <p>Individual's self-perception through others' behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to the life-long process by which society transmits its cultural values to individuals?

    <p>Socialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of socialization involves learning new behaviors as one moves through different stages in life?

    <p>Secondary socialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process where individuals learn the gender norms and expectations of society?

    <p>Gender socialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes primary socialization?

    <p>Learning societal norms as a child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the process of learning and adopting behaviors expected in future roles?

    <p>Anticipatory socialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the workplace in socialization?

    <p>Introducing the organization's values and teaching job skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medium is the dominant source of media consumption for youth?

    <p>Television</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to research findings, how do teachers respond differently to boys and girls in the classroom?

    <p>Boys receive more attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hidden curriculum related to in the context of socialization?

    <p>Social roles through classroom interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many simulated murders on television is the average child estimated to have witnessed by age 18?

    <p>18,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary agency for socialization according to the text?

    <p>Family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is considered the most influential among the young for socialization?

    <p>Peer group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main aim of socialization in school according to the text?

    <p>Fostering conformity to rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is crucial to the development of a child's sense of self according to the text?

    <p>Strict obedience and discipline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of socialization prepares individuals for adult roles and successful membership in society?

    <p>Anticipatory socialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of primary socialization?

    <p>Shaping an individual's personality traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of socialization, what does cognitive development refer to?

    <p>Thoughts, beliefs, memories, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does anticipatory socialization differ from primary socialization?

    <p>Anticipatory socialization prepares individuals for future roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributes to sex-role differentiation according to the text?

    <p>Social experience and learning through socialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What analogy does the text use to explain the interaction between heredity and learning in shaping social behavior?

    <p>Seeds and soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of social learning known as cultural conditioning?

    <p>Learning fundamental culture patterns of society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of social learning involves the influences on an individual's personality without affecting others?

    <p>Personal social learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of behavior learned through personal social learning, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Fear towards an old person encountered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what points does socialization occur throughout the life course?

    <p>At different points throughout life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of socialization involves individuals learning the gender roles and expectations of society?

    <p>Gender socialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes anticipatory socialization?

    <p>Preparing for future roles and statuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Personal social learning' differs from 'cultural conditioning' in that it:

    <p>Influences personality without affecting others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Gender socialization' primarily focuses on:

    <p>Learning gender roles and expectations in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes 'primary socialization' from 'personal social learning'?

    <p>Primary is early in life, personal can happen at any age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'secondary socialization' primarily involve?

    <p>Learning new behaviors and expectations when entering new groups or roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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