Socialization

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What is the process by which individuals learn the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are acceptable in their society?

  1. Socialization

  2. Enculturation

  3. Acculturation

  4. Assimilation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Socialization is the process by which individuals learn the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are acceptable in their society.

Which of the following is an agent of socialization?

  1. Family

  2. School

  3. Peers

  4. Media


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Family, school, peers, and media are all agents of socialization.

What is the process by which individuals learn the values, beliefs, and behaviors of a new culture?

  1. Socialization

  2. Enculturation

  3. Acculturation

  4. Assimilation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Acculturation is the process by which individuals learn the values, beliefs, and behaviors of a new culture.

What is the process by which individuals adopt the values, beliefs, and behaviors of the dominant culture in a society?

  1. Socialization

  2. Enculturation

  3. Acculturation

  4. Assimilation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Assimilation is the process by which individuals adopt the values, beliefs, and behaviors of the dominant culture in a society.

Which of the following is a type of socialization?

  1. Primary socialization

  2. Secondary socialization

  3. Anticipatory socialization

  4. Resocialization


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Primary socialization, secondary socialization, anticipatory socialization, and resocialization are all types of socialization.

What is the process by which individuals learn the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are expected of them in a particular role?

  1. Role socialization

  2. Occupational socialization

  3. Gender socialization

  4. Racial socialization


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Role socialization, occupational socialization, gender socialization, and racial socialization are all types of socialization that teach individuals the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are expected of them in a particular role.

Which of the following is an example of anticipatory socialization?

  1. A child learning how to behave in school

  2. A teenager learning how to drive

  3. A college student learning how to be a doctor

  4. A young adult learning how to be a parent


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of anticipatory socialization, which is the process by which individuals learn the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are expected of them in a future role.

What is the process by which individuals change their values, beliefs, and behaviors in order to conform to the norms of a new group?

  1. Resocialization

  2. De-socialization

  3. Re-socialization

  4. Transformation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Resocialization is the process by which individuals change their values, beliefs, and behaviors in order to conform to the norms of a new group.

Which of the following is an example of resocialization?

  1. A prisoner learning how to live in prison

  2. A soldier learning how to fight in a war

  3. A cult member learning how to follow the cult's beliefs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of resocialization, which is the process by which individuals change their values, beliefs, and behaviors in order to conform to the norms of a new group.

What is the process by which individuals learn the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are considered to be deviant or unacceptable in their society?

  1. Deviant socialization

  2. Anti-social socialization

  3. Criminal socialization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deviant socialization, anti-social socialization, and criminal socialization are all processes by which individuals learn the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are considered to be deviant or unacceptable in their society.

Which of the following is an example of deviant socialization?

  1. A child learning how to steal

  2. A teenager learning how to use drugs

  3. A young adult learning how to be a prostitute

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of deviant socialization, which is the process by which individuals learn the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are considered to be deviant or unacceptable in their society.

What is the process by which individuals unlearn the values, beliefs, and behaviors that they have learned through socialization?

  1. De-socialization

  2. Re-socialization

  3. Transformation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

De-socialization is the process by which individuals unlearn the values, beliefs, and behaviors that they have learned through socialization.

Which of the following is an example of de-socialization?

  1. A prisoner being released from prison

  2. A soldier returning from war

  3. A cult member leaving the cult

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of de-socialization, which is the process by which individuals unlearn the values, beliefs, and behaviors that they have learned through socialization.

What is the process by which individuals change their values, beliefs, and behaviors in order to better fit in with a new group?

  1. Assimilation

  2. Acculturation

  3. Integration

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Assimilation, acculturation, and integration are all processes by which individuals change their values, beliefs, and behaviors in order to better fit in with a new group.

Which of the following is an example of assimilation?

  1. A Mexican immigrant learning to speak English

  2. A Chinese immigrant adopting American customs

  3. A Muslim immigrant wearing Western clothing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of assimilation, which is the process by which individuals change their values, beliefs, and behaviors in order to better fit in with a new group.

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