Midterm 1 Quiz Questions 3 Flashcards
week 4 (20 cards)
What distinguishes the I and the me according to George Herbert Mead?
The I is one’s sense of agency; the me is how we believe others see us.
Individuals and groups who help shape our orientation to life, our self-concept, emotions, values, attitudes, and behaviors are called
Agents of socialization
Our interpretations of how others see us are more important than the reality of how others see us
important to “Looking Glass Theory” from Charles Cooley
According to Annette Lareau, parents from different social classes socialize their children differently. Which of the following statements best describes the differences that she found in her research?
- Middle-class parents more likely to structure children’s leisure time with formal activities
- working-class parents leave it up to the kids to decide how to structure their free time
Ashley is a single mother who feels like she does not have enough time to both get adequate sleep and spend quality time with her children. She may be experiencing which of the following?
Role Strain
When Laila is at daycare, she plays with dolls with the other girls, while the boys play with toy cars and action figures. This expectation is an example of
Gender Roles
Sociologists believe that socialization begins when a child
is born
Phil’s boss asked him to work this weekend, but he feels obligated to attend a family reunion and has to study for an exam. He is having trouble deciding which activity to let go. Phil is experiencing
role conflict
Research presented in the textbook shows that teens tend to take advice from friends, especially on matters such as dating and sex. In terms of the accuracy of the information, they typically
believe that the information received from parents and educators is more reliable than that from friends
Expectations that define appropriate or inappropriate behavior for the occupants of a particular status are called
roles
Sally discovers her mother-in-law is dropping by shortly, so Sally rushes to tidy up the house. What behavior is exemplified by this?
Front-stage behavior
An ascribed status is one that
a person has little to no control over (race, gender, social class)
According to Erving Goffman, when there is a breach in an established script, people generally
work hard to repair the mistake so everyone can move forward
Diego has a paper due in his sociology class, a test in his astronomy class, and field notes due in his anthropology class this week. On top of this, he needs to meet with his advisor to plan his schedule for next academic term. Diego feels stressed. He is experiencing
Role strain
Most sociologists (and biologists) argue that race is a human invention that is socially constructed. Which of the following statements best highlights this position?
Racial categories on census forms have continued to change over time
The final step in George Herbert Mead’s theory of socialization is the development of an internalized sense of the total expectations of others. This is known as the ________ other.
generalized
Today’s assumption that childhood represents a distinct phase in the life course stands in sharp contrast to the notion of children as little adults that was popular in preindustrial times. This example highlights how
our notions of childhood are socially constructed
According to the text, private prep schools are believed to
socialize their students into a world of power and privilege
Children who have experienced long periods of isolation, such as the example of Anna described in the textbook, illustrate how
“human nature” is the result of a complex relationship between nature and nurture
Which of the following is an example of a given-off gesture?
absentmindedly staring at the ceiling while your professor is talking
