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Family Socialization and Childrearing

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What is the primary function of family socialization?

  1. To transmit cultural values and norms to children.

  2. To provide economic support to children.

  3. To ensure children's physical and emotional well-being.

  4. To prepare children for adulthood.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Family socialization is the process by which children learn the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are acceptable in their society.

Which of the following is NOT an agent of socialization?

  1. Parents

  2. Peers

  3. School

  4. Media


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While media can influence a child's development, it is not considered an agent of socialization in the same way as parents, peers, and school.

Which parenting style is characterized by high levels of warmth and responsiveness, and low levels of control?

  1. Authoritative

  2. Authoritarian

  3. Permissive

  4. Uninvolved


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Authoritative parenting is characterized by high levels of warmth and responsiveness, and low levels of control.

Which parenting style is characterized by high levels of control and low levels of warmth and responsiveness?

  1. Authoritative

  2. Authoritarian

  3. Permissive

  4. Uninvolved


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Authoritarian parenting is characterized by high levels of control and low levels of warmth and responsiveness.

Which parenting style is characterized by low levels of control and high levels of warmth and responsiveness?

  1. Authoritative

  2. Authoritarian

  3. Permissive

  4. Uninvolved


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Permissive parenting is characterized by low levels of control and high levels of warmth and responsiveness.

Which parenting style is characterized by low levels of control and low levels of warmth and responsiveness?

  1. Authoritative

  2. Authoritarian

  3. Permissive

  4. Uninvolved


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Uninvolved parenting is characterized by low levels of control and low levels of warmth and responsiveness.

What is the term for the process by which children internalize the values and norms of their family?

  1. Socialization

  2. Enculturation

  3. Acculturation

  4. Assimilation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Enculturation is the process by which children internalize the values and norms of their family.

What is the term for the process by which children learn the values and norms of a new culture?

  1. Socialization

  2. Enculturation

  3. Acculturation

  4. Assimilation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Acculturation is the process by which children learn the values and norms of a new culture.

What is the term for the process by which children adopt the values and norms of the dominant culture in their society?

  1. Socialization

  2. Enculturation

  3. Acculturation

  4. Assimilation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Assimilation is the process by which children adopt the values and norms of the dominant culture in their society.

Which of the following is NOT a common method of discipline used by parents?

  1. Time-out

  2. Spanking

  3. Positive reinforcement

  4. Ignoring


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Positive reinforcement is not a method of discipline, but rather a method of encouraging desired behavior.

Which of the following is a positive parenting practice?

  1. Using time-out

  2. Spanking

  3. Praising children for good behavior

  4. Ignoring children's misbehavior


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Praising children for good behavior is a positive parenting practice that encourages desired behavior.

Which of the following is a negative parenting practice?

  1. Using time-out

  2. Spanking

  3. Praising children for good behavior

  4. Ignoring children's misbehavior


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Spanking is a negative parenting practice that can lead to physical and emotional harm to children.

What is the term for the process by which children learn to conform to the expectations of their family and society?

  1. Socialization

  2. Enculturation

  3. Acculturation

  4. Assimilation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Socialization is the process by which children learn to conform to the expectations of their family and society.

Which of the following is NOT a common source of stress for parents?

  1. Financial problems

  2. Work-life balance

  3. Relationship problems

  4. Having too much free time


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Having too much free time is not a common source of stress for parents.

Which of the following is a common challenge faced by parents of teenagers?

  1. Communication problems

  2. Curfew violations

  3. Substance abuse

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are common challenges faced by parents of teenagers.

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