sociology 101 quiz 4 – Flashcards
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resocialization
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A drastic type of adult socialization that may occur when adults change environments is known as:
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A recognizable social position that an individual occupies, such as "student" or "professor," is known as a:
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status
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A single mother who is experiencing incompatibility within her role, such as dealing with sleep deprivation and spending quality time with her children, may be experiencing which of the following?
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role strain
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According to Charles Horton Cooley, we develop a self-concept by:
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interpreting how others think about us.
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According to Goffman, we all try to make good impressions on others and we actively work to ensure that others believe they are doing the same.
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impression management.
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According to impression management, the backstage arena would include:
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where we are our "private selves" and where the real story takes place.
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All of the statuses that an individual occupies at any given time constitute his or her:
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status set.
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Although there are many agents of socialization, four of the primary ones are:
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family, schools, peers, and media.
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An ascribed status is:
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a status a person has little or no control over
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Children like Anna, who have experienced long periods of isolation, illustrate how:
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"human nature" is the result of a complex relationship between nature (biology) and nurture (the social environment
