The Transmission of Political Values from Parent to Child Study

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What did Ernest Campbell claim regarding the influence of parents' knowledge on adolescents' scores?

It has no impact on adolescents' scores.

It varies depending on the factor being studied.

It negatively predicts adolescents' scores on any factor.

It positively predicts adolescents' scores on any factor. (correct)

Based on Roberta Sigel's assertion, what can be said about the views of parents and children on various issues?

They are always in complete opposition.

They exhibit a striking similarity on many vital topics. (correct)

They show a significant generation gap.

There is no correlation between their views.

What did Herbert Hyman find in his review of empirical research related to the transmission of political attitudes?

No correlation between parent-child political attitudes.

A median correlation value of approximately .50. (correct)

A negative correlation between parent-child political attitudes.

Complete disagreement across all studies.

In light of recent questioning, what has been brought into doubt regarding the effectiveness of the family in transmitting political values?

The parents' dominance in shaping children's political attitudes. Signup and view all the answers

What did R.W. Connell assert about investigations reporting high correlation coefficients between parent-child attitudes?

They are based on biased self-selection. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common assumption made by students of socialization?

The family is the major source of cultural transmission Signup and view all the answers

In the context of political attitudes, what does 'issue salience' refer to?

The importance of different political issues to individuals Signup and view all the answers

What role do parents play in shaping the political attitudes of adolescents?

Parents play a major role in shaping adolescents' political attitudes Signup and view all the answers

What are adolescents said to do in relation to their parents on social and political values?

Mirror them Signup and view all the answers

How does perceptual accuracy relate to the transmission of political attitudes from parents to adolescents?

It enhances parental influence Signup and view all the answers

What is one key aspect of parental influence on adolescents' political attitudes?

Instilling tolerance for opposing views Signup and view all the answers

'Issue salience' can impact adolescents' political attitudes by:

Affecting which issues they prioritize and care about Signup and view all the answers

'Perceptual accuracy' refers to:

Accurately perceiving and understanding parental perspectives Signup and view all the answers

What do parents contribute to the political attitudes of adolescents through issue salience?

Shaping which political issues affect adolescents most. Signup and view all the answers

How does the family serve as a source of cultural transmission according to the text?

By mirroring parents' values and beliefs onto adolescents. Signup and view all the answers

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