Education

Question 1

Social functions of schools

Answer 1

Social ties and socialization from a young age (social control)

Question 2

Credentialism

Answer 2

Credentialing individuals through education at a young age

Question 3

Hidden curriculum

Answer 3

Traits of behavior or attitudes that are learned at school but not included in the formal curriculum—for example, gender differences

Question 4

Tracking

Answer 4

Dividing students into groups that receive different instruction on the basis of assumed similarities in ability or attainment

Question 5

Stereotype Threat

Answer 5

The idea that when African American students believe they are being judged not as individuals but as members of a negatively stereotyped social group, they will do worse on tests

Question 6

Stereotype Promise

Answer 6

A phenomenon where being viewed through the lens of a positive stereotype may lead one to perform in such a way that confirms the positive stereotype, thereby enhancing performance