According to Shepard, which of the following is not a function of childhood peer groups?
a. engaging in give-and-take relationships
b. learning to engage in conflicting, competitive, and cooperative relationships with others
c. giving experience in self-direction
d. developing the ability to communicate with adults
e. experimenting with new ways of thinking
Question 2The testing environment has an impact on the performance of students.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3Individuals who are roughly one's same age and have similar interests would be known as one's ____.
a. subculture
b. cohort
c. family
d. gang
e. peer group
Question 4As people get older they score higher on intelligence tests.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5School is different than the family as an agency of socialization because
a. families have no influence on socialization.
b. schools are more emotional and personal.
c. schools promote emotional dependence.
d. in school rewards and punishments are based on performance rather than affection.
e. the family provides a greater link to the broader society.
Question 6Most social scientists concur that intelligence is not predominantly determined by genetic inheritance.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false