WGU Introduction to Sociology - C273:
Questions and Answers 2025|2026
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Self Concept - correct answer-The idea or mental image one has of
oneself, which includes an idea of one's strengths, weaknesses, and
status.
agents of socialization. - correct answer-People and groups that
influence our behaviors, attitudes, emotions, and self concept
anticipatory socialization - correct answer-learning to play a role before
entering it.
Social interactions are tuned to be acceptable and in line with the
culture of an organization.
Childhood (birth-12) - correct answer-Children are guided toward
physical, emotional, and social development by their parents, who also
ensure protection, comfort, and care.
,Adolescents (13-17) - correct answer-Adolescents face difficult issues as
they try to understand who they truly are and identify their place in
society. They sometimes develop their own standards of clothing,
hairstyles, language, music, and other markers of identity.
Young adulthood (18-29) - correct answer-During young adulthood, self-
identity becomes more stable; this is often a period of high optimism.
Middle-aged (30-50) - correct answer-Middle-aged adults are often sure
of what they want and desire to work toward those goals; however,
they tend to face challenges at this point in life, such as divorce, job
layoffs, and debt, that may keep them from their goals. This is one of
the most trying periods.
Late Middle Years (50-65) - correct answer-People take a different view
of life during this period. Individuals frequently feel dissatisfied with
their lives and try to reevaluate what they should be doing.
, Older years (66 and beyond) - correct answer-People begin to have a
sharpened awareness of shortening time. This may be combined with
potential frailty and illness. Impending death becomes a consideration.
Deviance - correct answer-any violation of norms, whether minor or
serious.
Howard S. Becker - correct answer-It is not the act itself that makes it
deviant; it is society's reaction to the act.
Ervin Goffman - correct answer-When a person is believed to have
deviated from his or her culture's norms, other members of the culture
may strongly disapprove. This powerful disapproval is called social
stigma
Differential Association: Edwin Sutherland - correct answer-We learn to
deviate or conform to the norms according to the different groups we
associate with.
People are not mere pawns; individuals help produce their own
orientation and shape their own selves.
Questions and Answers 2025|2026
Verified Graded A+ Already Passed!
Self Concept - correct answer-The idea or mental image one has of
oneself, which includes an idea of one's strengths, weaknesses, and
status.
agents of socialization. - correct answer-People and groups that
influence our behaviors, attitudes, emotions, and self concept
anticipatory socialization - correct answer-learning to play a role before
entering it.
Social interactions are tuned to be acceptable and in line with the
culture of an organization.
Childhood (birth-12) - correct answer-Children are guided toward
physical, emotional, and social development by their parents, who also
ensure protection, comfort, and care.
,Adolescents (13-17) - correct answer-Adolescents face difficult issues as
they try to understand who they truly are and identify their place in
society. They sometimes develop their own standards of clothing,
hairstyles, language, music, and other markers of identity.
Young adulthood (18-29) - correct answer-During young adulthood, self-
identity becomes more stable; this is often a period of high optimism.
Middle-aged (30-50) - correct answer-Middle-aged adults are often sure
of what they want and desire to work toward those goals; however,
they tend to face challenges at this point in life, such as divorce, job
layoffs, and debt, that may keep them from their goals. This is one of
the most trying periods.
Late Middle Years (50-65) - correct answer-People take a different view
of life during this period. Individuals frequently feel dissatisfied with
their lives and try to reevaluate what they should be doing.
, Older years (66 and beyond) - correct answer-People begin to have a
sharpened awareness of shortening time. This may be combined with
potential frailty and illness. Impending death becomes a consideration.
Deviance - correct answer-any violation of norms, whether minor or
serious.
Howard S. Becker - correct answer-It is not the act itself that makes it
deviant; it is society's reaction to the act.
Ervin Goffman - correct answer-When a person is believed to have
deviated from his or her culture's norms, other members of the culture
may strongly disapprove. This powerful disapproval is called social
stigma
Differential Association: Edwin Sutherland - correct answer-We learn to
deviate or conform to the norms according to the different groups we
associate with.
People are not mere pawns; individuals help produce their own
orientation and shape their own selves.
