According to Mead's theory, during the ________ stage, children act out the behaviors associated with various social positions, and thus develop a rudimentary understanding of adult roles
a. pleasure
b. play
c. game
d. internalization
b
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Margie was learning about the Maasai people in Africa from her teacher. Her teacher was telling the class about the circumcision rituals that boys undergo at about the age of 10 when they are ready to become warriors. At this time, the boys paint their faces white and dress in black. Margie commented that this sounded like a very odd ritual and that she could not understand why anyone would want to be a part of this tribe. What was Margie exhibiting?
A. ethnocentrism B. cultural relativism C. multiculturalism D. cultural devaluing
In American Samoa, ideal standards of beauty for women center around
a. eyebrows. b. long hair. c. shoe size. d. legs.
The idea that social problems are caused by the breakdown of families is flawed because it treats
a. society and families as though they are interrelated. b. society as overly fragile and subject to damage. c. families as the building blocks of society rather than as a product of social conditions. d. families as breaking down when they are stronger than ever.
Anorexia nervosa is best understood as the product of Western cultural norms. Therefore, it is an example of a culture-bound syndrome.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)