BrainMass Quizzes Sociology: Socialization & Social Groups A refresher quiz on socialization. 1 What is socialization? It is a way of making friends and creating a social network. It is the lifelong process of learning & acquiring culture and cultural skills. It is an important element in the formation of personality. The correct answers are the first and second choices. The correct answers are the second and the third choices. 2 Who are your primary socialization agents? My mom and dad only. My immediate family and members of our intimate family circle. My siblings. My teachers and friends in school and outside of school. People in my community. 3 What is Culture? It is the set of mores, practices, language & ways of doing and learning that develop in a social group who identify with each other as 'one cultural group' over time. It refers to the exotic and forgotten knowledge of our elders. It is all about the food and dances of people who belong to a foreign tribe. It is a way of expressing yourself, like in 'goth' culture. It is something that people must have to be considered 'modern' and not barbarian. 4 What is a social group? A basic unit of society wherein the members have come together for a purpose, like to rally. A collective of people who interact with one another, have a sense of unity and find belonging to the collective. A smaller version of society. The correct answer is the first choice only. All of the first 3 choices are correct. 5 What are the 3 types of social groups? Primary, Secondary & Referential Intimate, Formal/Informal & Organizational Agency, Organizations & Family Family, Government & Church Kids, Adults & The Elderly Submit Quiz
