Social scientists refer to _____ as the pattern of individuals marrying those who have similar characteristics such as race/ethnicity, religious background, age, education, and/or social class.
a. egalitarianism
b. endogamy
c. exogamy
d. heterogamy
Question 2_____ groups function as agents of socialization by contributing to our sense of belonging and our feelings of self-worth. They provide children with an opportunity for successful adaptation to situations such as gaining access to ongoing play, protecting shared activities from intruders, and building solidarity and mutual trust during ongoing activities.
a. Socialb. Reference
c. Peer d. Primary
Question 3Explain the major components of social control theory and Hirschi's social bonding theory.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 4In the United States, most people practice _____. They marry people who come from the same social class, racial/ethnic group, religious affiliation, and other categories considered important within their own social group.
a. exogamy b. egalitarianism
c. heterogamy d. endogamy
Question 5A _____ group is a group of people who are linked by common interests, equal social position, and (usually) similar age.
a. reference b. peer
c. social d. primary
Question 6Explain the labeling theory of deviance.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 7Most people's behavior is shaped by cultural rules._____ is the practice of marrying within one's own group.
a. Exogamy b. Homogamy
c. Endogamy d. Heterogamy
Question 8A(n) _____ institution is a place where people are isolated from the rest of society for a set period of time and come under the control of the officials who are in charge of that place. Examples include military boot camps, jails and prisons, and concentration camps.
a. socializing b. authority
c. total d. complete
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