Unit 1: Sociological Perspectives, Socialization, Social Structures

Question 1

The areas of our lives that help us learn social norms and values is known as

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The Agents of Socialization

Question 2

Fill in the blanks: Total Institutions will _______ you and then try to ________ you

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Desocialize, Resocialize

Question 3

Which of the following terms refers to the mutual exchange of giving and receiving between individuals and groups

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Reciprocity

Question 4

What is the difference between competition and conflict

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Both parties benefit from Competition. Conflict has one winner

Question 5

True or False: Primary groups have strong emotional ties to one another

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True

Question 6

A high school student is preparing to go to college by attending college fairs. What type of socialization is this?

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Anticipatory Socialization

Question 7

Teenager, Widower, beneficiary of an inhertiance, are all examples of

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Ascribed Status

Question 8

A town council meets to discuss various solutions to the town's economic woes. What sociological perspective works here

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The Functionalist Perspective

Question 9

In a society, which of the following social positions is an example of achieved status?

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Holding a high-ranking political office

Question 10

Geoff has been feeling burnt out and unsatisfied with his job as a teacher. Geoff decides to quit. This is an example of

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Role Exit

Question 11

Lovely is a wife, mother, and a employee. Lately, she has been feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. This is an example of

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Role Conflict

Question 12

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies isolationism?

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An individual choosing to live alone in a remote cabin

Question 13

According to the looking glass self, which of the following statements best describes how we develop "self"

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It is shaped by the opinions and reactions of others

Question 14

I am driving by myself but I decide to take the carpool lane on the freeway. I am acting on behalf of my

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Id

Question 15

When your Morals and Values tell you not to cheat on a test and instead study your butt off is an example of your

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Superego

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