Mr. Nguyen and his family have come to the U.S. as refugees from Vietnam. In addition to the culture being so dramatically different, Mr. Nguyen is not permitted to practice his medical profession in the U.S. Mr. Nguyen and his family must go through a process of _________ to adjust to the American way of life.
a. cultural orientation
b. exploitation
c. primary socialization
d. resocialization
Question 2The term resocialization typically refers to circumstances of people making lifestyle changes:
a. due to a change in occupation.
b. with advanced age.
c. that are rapid and against one's will.
d. as adults.
Question 3The process of learning beliefs and values associated with a new way of life is termed:
a. resocialization.
b. anticipatory socialization.
c. advanced socialization.
d. neo-socialization.
Question 4Common challenges for people over the age of 65 include:
a. learning new roles if both spouses are now at home full-time.
b. adjusting to living alone after the death of a spouse.
c. filling days that are no longer structured by work.
d. All of these are challenges for those over age 65.
Question 5For most people, after age 65 the socialization process is focused on:
a. learning a new profession.
b. learning ways to stay young.
c. developing a new identity as a retiree.
d. anticipatory socialization toward dying.
Question 6According to research by Norman Conti on the professional socialization in the police academy, training used a combination of:
a. rewarding and shaming.
b. learning and teaching.
c. exercise and memorization.
d. practice and rewarding.
Question 7The purpose of professional socialization is to learn:
a. the knowledge and skills of a profession.
b. the culture of a profession.
c. the knowledge, skills, and culture of a profession.
d. a totally new way of life, including new professional skills.