SOCIOLOGY EXAM COMPREHENSIVE TEST
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◉ Anticipatory socialization is defined as: Answer: The way we
prepare for future life roles.
◉ _____ is the way we prepare for future life roles. Answer:
Anticipatory Socialization
◉ _____ is the process by which new members of a total institution
lose aspects of their old identities and are given new ones. Answer:
Degradation Ceremony
◉ Generalized other is defined as: Answer: The common behavior
expectations of general society.
◉ Hidden curriculum is defined as: Answer: The informal teaching
done in schools that socializes children in societal norms.
◉ Moral development is defined as Answer: The way people learn
what is "good" and "bad" in society.
, ◉ _____ is the role that our social environment plays in self-
development. Answer: Nurture
◉ Peer group is defined as: Answer: A group made up of people who
are similar in age and social status and who share interests.
◉ Abby is part of a youth soccer team. On this team, she learns not
only how to play soccer, but also learns how to communicate, the idea
of teamwork, and how to build trust. As she is learning these societal
values and playing on this soccer team, she is engaging in the process
of ______________. Answer: Socialization
◉ A high school history class is having a debate about gun control.
James is having trouble seeing the other side of the gun control
argument, and firmly believes that guns should be outlawed. Melanie
disagrees, and believes they are necessary for protection. James and
Melanie are strengthening their sense of ____________ through
social interaction. Answer: Self
◉ Ruby is playing with a photo frame and breaks it. Ruby's mother
scolds her and sends her to her room. Through this punishment, Ruby
learns breaking the photo frame was a "bad behavior." This is an
example of _______________ Answer: Moral Development
◉ Jay lost all of his friends because he was mean to them. Now that
he has no friends, he is left sad and confused as to what he did wrong.
After realizing what he had done, Jay is now aware of others' feelings
around him. He takes these feelings into consideration when
BANK COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS PRACTICE SOLUTION VERIFIED
◉ Anticipatory socialization is defined as: Answer: The way we
prepare for future life roles.
◉ _____ is the way we prepare for future life roles. Answer:
Anticipatory Socialization
◉ _____ is the process by which new members of a total institution
lose aspects of their old identities and are given new ones. Answer:
Degradation Ceremony
◉ Generalized other is defined as: Answer: The common behavior
expectations of general society.
◉ Hidden curriculum is defined as: Answer: The informal teaching
done in schools that socializes children in societal norms.
◉ Moral development is defined as Answer: The way people learn
what is "good" and "bad" in society.
, ◉ _____ is the role that our social environment plays in self-
development. Answer: Nurture
◉ Peer group is defined as: Answer: A group made up of people who
are similar in age and social status and who share interests.
◉ Abby is part of a youth soccer team. On this team, she learns not
only how to play soccer, but also learns how to communicate, the idea
of teamwork, and how to build trust. As she is learning these societal
values and playing on this soccer team, she is engaging in the process
of ______________. Answer: Socialization
◉ A high school history class is having a debate about gun control.
James is having trouble seeing the other side of the gun control
argument, and firmly believes that guns should be outlawed. Melanie
disagrees, and believes they are necessary for protection. James and
Melanie are strengthening their sense of ____________ through
social interaction. Answer: Self
◉ Ruby is playing with a photo frame and breaks it. Ruby's mother
scolds her and sends her to her room. Through this punishment, Ruby
learns breaking the photo frame was a "bad behavior." This is an
example of _______________ Answer: Moral Development
◉ Jay lost all of his friends because he was mean to them. Now that
he has no friends, he is left sad and confused as to what he did wrong.
After realizing what he had done, Jay is now aware of others' feelings
around him. He takes these feelings into consideration when
