Mead used the concept "generalized other" to refer to _______
a. important individuals in the child's life.
b. a person who provides complete care for a child.
c. any "significant other."
d. widespread cultural norms and values people take as their own.
Answer: d
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A) functional requisites B) cultural goals C) societal mandates D) symbolic needs
Which of the following statements best reflects the consequences of divorce?
a. The effects of divorce on adults and children are mixed and variable with both positive and negative effects b. The consequences of divorce are always negative for children but positive for the adults. c. There are no long term consequences of divorce for the children. d. Divorce generally benefits all involved.
Which of the following is an example of ethnocentrism?
a. Referring to people in the U.S. as "Americans" but not the people of Canada, Mexico or South America. b. Saying the pledge of allegiance to the U.S. flag c. Learning multiple languages d. Rooting for the U.S. in the World Cup
Which of the following is characteristic of crowds?
A. often seen as stable and rational B. consists of two independent individuals C. display a shared understanding or group mindset D. are largely unable to become organized