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__________ theorists assert that students have different experiences in the school system depending on their social class, their racial/ethnic background, the neighborhood in which they live, and their sex/gender.

A) ​Postmodern
B) ​Conflict
C) ​Symbolic interactionist
D) ​Functionalist

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Explain why cases of isolated children are important to understanding the socialization process.

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Which of these statements about the use of media by different racial/ethnic groups is true?

According to __________, we do not know who we are until we see ourselves as we believe that others see us. This perspective helps us understand how our self-identity is developed through our contact with others.

Which of these statements about racial socialization is false?

The research of sociologist William Corsaro suggests that the __________ is the most significant arena in which children and young people acquire cultural knowledge.

You are studying for an important exam. Three of your friends convince you to go out drinking although you really feel like you should study. The sociological term for what you have experienced is __________.

Which of these is the correct sequence of psychologist Jean Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

From a __________ perspective, schools are responsible for teaching students to be productive members of society; for transmitting culture, social control, and personal development; and for selecting, training, and placing individuals into different levels in society.

Describe Kohlberg's research and conclusions about moral development. Explain the major criticisms of Kohlberg's work, including that of Gilligan from the perspective of gender differences.

The family is the most important agent of socialization in all societies.

__________ are the most likely to emphasize that during infancy and early childhood, family support and guidance are crucial to a child's developing self-concept.

According to sociologist Charles Horton Cooley, the __________ refers to the way in which a person's sense of self is derived from the perceptions of others.

Theorists using a __________ perspective emphasize that families are important for society because they are the primary source for the procreation and socialization of children.

According to Kohlberg's framework of moral development, most adults are governed by concern for how they are viewed by others and whether or not they will be punished for their behavior. This is termed the __________ level of moral development.

Define socialization and explain why this process is essential for the individual and society.

Socialization is essential for the survival and stability of society. This statement reflects the________________ perspective on socialization and society.

Within Freud's framework for understanding human development, the __________ is the rational, reality-oriented component of personality that imposes restrictions on the innate pleasure-seeking drives of individuals.

Which of these is not one of the socializing functions of the media discussed in the text?

Explain psychologist Sigmund Freud's views on human develop through the conflict between individual desires and the demands of society.