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1

Which of these is the best definition of an agent of socialization?
A)a formal government position for a person whose role it is to teach social norms
B)the people, organizations, and institutions that play a role in our socialization process
C)the people, organizations, and institutions whom we socialize
D)the people with whom we socialize, or hang out with
2

Which is true, regarding socialization?
A)We cannot be socialized by a friend or friends.
B)Babies are not socialized.
C)All people are socialized.
D)Socialization is an American phenomenon.
3

Which of these is not true?
A)A boss at work could be an agent of socialization.
B)A college professor could be an agent of socialization.
C)Our friends are not involved in socializing us.
D)The Internet could be an agent of socialization.
4

Through socialization, we learn
A)attitudes.
B)behaviors.
C)values.
D)all of the above
5

Which of the following types of people go through a socialization process?
A)babies
B)teenagers
C)elderly people
D)all of the above
6

Adults must be socialized.
A)True
B)False
7

The state is rarely an agent of socialization.
A)True
B)False
8

Through socialization, Americans learn the same values, attitudes, and behaviors as people in other countries.
A)True
B)False
9

All people in the U.S. are socialized by the same agents, to the same degree.
A)True
B)False
10

Magazines and books might be agents of socialization.
A)True
B)False







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