Question

Your teacher asks you to come up with an example that demonstrates the cognitive development perspective. What is the BEST example you can offer?

(1 point)
Responses

Regina finds out information about a new teacher by looking them up online.

Regina finds out information about a new teacher by looking them up online.

Lionel dresses like a firefighter and pretends to help save people.

Lionel dresses like a firefighter and pretends to help save people.

Kai prepares for a new role as a manager by talking to the employees.

Kai prepares for a new role as a manager by talking to the employees.

Hugh stops using drugs and begins a new, drug-free life in a rehabilitation center.

Sophia is scrolling on her phone when someone sends her a video that shows Sophia walking down the hallway at school. The voice in the video is talking about Sophia’s “uncool” outfit. Sophia, who is upset at seeing this video, is MOST likely the recipient of what type of socialization?

(1 point)
Responses

cyberbullying

cyberbullying

cybercrime

cybercrime

peer pressure

peer pressure

socioeconomic status

socioeconomic status

Two soccer teams got to pick their uniforms this year. The team with all girls picked pink uniforms with unicorns. The team with all boys picked blue uniforms with trucks on them. How would sociologists MOST likely explain these choices?

(1 point)
Responses

Children are socialized to believe that the color pink is for girls.

Children are socialized to believe that the color pink is for girls.

Boys are genetically inclined to love the color blue.

Boys are genetically inclined to love the color blue.

This is coincidental; the children have no idea what the colors might represent.

This is coincidental; the children have no idea what the colors might represent.

Even young infants are born knowing that unicorns correspond with girls.

What idea is MOST likely to be supported by sociologists?

(1 point)
Responses

Socialization is set at birth.

Socialization is set at birth.

Socialization is only important for adults.

Socialization is only important for adults.

Socialization is learned.

Socialization is learned.

Socialization is the same for every generation.


Four-year-old Kaya got in trouble for not sharing her toys. What sociological perspective does this MOST likely demonstrate?

(1 point)
Responses

socialization

socialization

peer pressure

peer pressure

globalization

globalization

socioeconomic status

Amelia has been hanging out with a different crowd lately. She has started making poor choices that reflect those of her friends. What agent of socialization is MOST likely influencing Amelia?

(1 point)
Responses

her family

her family

her school

her school

her peer group

her peer group

the media

Your friend Ava is going to have a baby soon. She wonders what kind of personality her baby will have. What can you tell Ava about the development of personalities to help her understand her baby’s development?



“Your baby’s personality is already fully developed in the womb.”

“Your baby’s personality is already fully developed in the womb.”

“Once your baby goes to school, you will discover their personality traits.”

“Once your baby goes to school, you will discover their personality traits.”

“You will be able to help influence your baby’s personality after they are born.”

“You will be able to help influence your baby’s personality after they are born.”

“Getting your baby involved in activity groups as soon as possible will ensure they have a good personality.”

What statement BEST summarizes how agents of socialization function?

(1 point)
Responses

Only one agent of socialization at a time can affect a person.

Only one agent of socialization at a time can affect a person.

Confident people are most impacted by agents of socialization.

Confident people are most impacted by agents of socialization.

Various agents of socialization can influence culture.

Various agents of socialization can influence culture.

Human beings are the only real agents of socialization.

Which agent of socialization would MOST likely describe its main goal as “to contribute to the socialization of society’s children”?

(1 point)
Responses

religious organizations

religious organizations

schools

schools

peer groups

peer groups

the media

Manesh loves to watch fun and trendy video clips on his phone. What is Manesh MOST likely to socialize from the social media videos he sees?

(1 point)
Responses

how to make sure he gets an A in his math class

how to make sure he gets an A in his math class

what fashions are “cool” for the new school year

what fashions are “cool” for the new school year

ways to show respect toward parents and friends

ways to show respect toward parents and friends

the role of global conflict on food options at the store

At school, Isaiah dresses just like many of his friends, but at home he usually wears a head covering, which is a traditional religious custom for him. Which group has the MOST influence on his behavior in this regard?

(1 point)
Responses

family

family

peer

peer

racial

racial

gender

Sometimes children may pretend to be an animal or even a person that they know. What term BEST describes this behavior?

(1 point)
Responses

social learning

social learning

peer pressure

peer pressure

stereotyping

stereotyping

gender identity

Your teacher has asked you to share an example of how socialization affects daily life. What is the BEST example to offer?

(1 point)
Responses

When people are hungry, they eat hamburgers more than cheeseburgers.

When people are hungry, they eat hamburgers more than cheeseburgers.

If someone has a new job, they find out what is acceptable to wear for their first day.

If someone has a new job, they find out what is acceptable to wear for their first day.

When a baby has a wet diaper, they cry to get their diaper changed.

When a baby has a wet diaper, they cry to get their diaper changed.

If someone watches a horror movie, they feel scared and have nightmares.

If someone watches a horror movie, they feel scared and have nightmares.

When Victoria started junior high school, she couldn’t stop obsessing about what other people thought of her. If she thought someone believed that she was not smart, she started to believe this was true about herself as well. What does Victoria’s behavior MOST likely represent?

(1 point)
Responses

the behaviorist perspective

the behaviorist perspective

symbolic interactionism

symbolic interactionism

the Theory of Self

the Theory of Self

psychosocial perspective

psychosocial perspective

Which MOST likely represents an example of the behaviorist perspective of socialization?

(1 point)
Responses

a teenager eating lots of fast food before sports practice

a teenager eating lots of fast food before sports practice

a classroom of students taking a math test

a classroom of students taking a math test

a parent praising their child for cleaning their room

a parent praising their child for cleaning their room

a toddler throwing a tantrum after breaking a toy

Answers

GPT-4o mini
Here are the best responses for each item based on the options provided:

1. **Cognitive Development Perspective Example**:
- **Regina finds out information about a new teacher by looking them up online.**
(This shows Regina using cognitive skills to seek information.)

2. **Type of Socialization**:
- **cyberbullying**
(Sophia is affected by negative comments made about her through video, indicating cyberbullying.)

3. **Sociologists' Explanation for Choices**:
- **Children are socialized to believe that the color pink is for girls.**
(This explanation reflects societal norms about colors and gender.)

4. **Sociologists' Supported Idea**:
- **Socialization is learned.**
(This emphasizes the belief that socialization is a process acquired over time.)

5. **Sociological Perspective Demonstrated by Kaya**:
- **socialization**
(Kaya's trouble with sharing indicates lessons learned through socialization.)

6. **Agent of Socialization Influencing Amelia**:
- **her peer group**
(Amelia is influenced by her friends, which signifies peer socialization.)

7. **Development of Personalities**:
- **“You will be able to help influence your baby’s personality after they are born.”**
(This suggests environmental influence on personality development.)

8. **Summary of Agents of Socialization Function**:
- **Various agents of socialization can influence culture.**
(This captures the complex interactions between socialization agents.)

9. **Agent of Socialization for Children**:
- **schools**
(Schools play a significant role in educating and socializing children.)

10. **What Manesh Will Socialize From Videos**:
- **what fashions are “cool” for the new school year**
(Social media often influences perceptions of style and trends.)

11. **Influence on Isaiah's Behavior**:
- **family**
(Isaiah’s head covering represents family and cultural influences.)

12. **Term for Pretending to be an Animal or Person**:
- **social learning**
(Children often mimic behaviors as part of social learning.)

13. **Example of Socialization in Daily Life**:
- **If someone has a new job, they find out what is acceptable to wear for their first day.**
(This reflects the learning of social norms in professional settings.)

14. **Victoria’s Behavior Representation**:
- **symbolic interactionism**
(Her beliefs about herself are influenced by others’ perceptions, aligning with this perspective.)

15. **Example of Behaviorist Perspective of Socialization**:
- **a parent praising their child for cleaning their room**
(This illustrates reinforcement in behaviorist theory.)

These responses are crafted to align closely with the principles of sociology and cognitive development theories as they pertain to socialization and behavior.