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Socialisation and Moral Panics
Socialisation and Moral Panics
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What is the primary role of significant individuals, groups, or institutions in shaping a person's sense of self?
They limit freedom
They provide entertainment
They influence our behaviours, norms, and values
They teach only academic knowledge
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How does media function as an agent of socialization?
It transmits information to large numbers and influences social norms
It only entertains people
It has no influence on individuals
It allows one-to-one communication only
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What does 'one-to-many' communication mean in the context of mass media?
Many people communicate with one person
One person communicates with many people at the same time
Many people communicate with each other simultaneously
One person communicates with one other person
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What is required before ideas from media become ingrained in individuals?
Repeated exposure to ideas
Instant exposure
One-time interaction
Direct personal communication
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What does Stanley Cohen suggest is exploited during moral panics?
Popular entertainment trends
The educational system
The economy
The possibility of a ‘good story’
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What is the focus of moral panics, according to Stanley Cohen?
On relatively powerless groups
On celebrity scandals
On entertainment media
On powerful social groups
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Which of the following is an example of a media-driven moral panic?
A report on educational achievements
Sensationalized stories about asylum seekers ‘abusing’ state resources
A documentary about global warming
News about a celebrity's new album
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What does primary socialization involve?
Parents teaching children how to interact and behave in social contexts
Teaching children math and science
Learning new languages
Learning how to be independent
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Which two agents of socialization are particularly important during early childhood?
Family and school
Peer groups and media
Religion and workplace
Workplace and political systems
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According to Cohen, why are certain groups portrayed as threats to society in the media?
To encourage diversity
To improve the portrayal of those groups
To sell more newspapers and increase viewership
To provide accurate news
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What does the media's portrayal of certain groups during moral panics often focus on?
Their positive contributions to society
Their lack of influence on culture
How they threaten social order and well-being
Their success in achieving societal goals
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What is the link between low aspirations and achievement?
There is no link between them
Low aspirations lead to low achievement
Low aspirations lead to high achievement
Low aspirations are caused by wealth
