Josh is a 3-year-old who was punished by his dad for playing with his sister's tea set. To make sure the behavior was not repeated, his dad went out and bought an elaborate train set for Josh
Which of the socialization theories is best represented by this incident?
(a) psychoanalytic/identification
(b) cognitive-development
(c) social-learning
(d) male-bonding
(c)
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Which of the following noted in his Dominant Class model of power that appointees to influential, unelected positions are either members of the upper class or people who have held positions in major corporations,
and are thereby people who accord with the wishes of the upper class? a. Karl Marx Gender roles b. C. Wright Mills Gender differentiation c. Michael Parenti Gender segregation d. G. William Domhoff Gender preferences
When the SAT was first introduced, it was supposed to be an objective predictor of academic ability. What have evaluations of the SAT shown?
A. Grade school grades are much better at predicting future performance than results of the SAT. B. The SAT has proved to be a good predictor of future academic achievement. C. Results of the SAT are a better reflection of class and social environment than academic ability. D. The SAT, while not perfect, is much more accurate and objective than grade school grades as a predictor of future achievement.
How do schools act as an occupational sorter?
A. Schools use the same curriculum to prepare everyone for college-required jobs. B. Schools use a quota system to determine which students take a particular occupational route. C. Through different programs, schools prepare people for various occupational roles. D. None of these answers is correct.
Which is the best example of a selection effect?
A. Heterogamous marriages are more likely to end in divorce than are homogamous marriages. B. The government establishes many rules and regulations surrounding marriage. C. Married people enjoy more economic security than unmarried people. D. Healthier people are more likely to marry than are unhealthy people.