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Question 11

Sociologists study human societies and their social interactions in order to develop theories of how human behaviour is shaped by group life.

Select one:

True

False

Question 12

What are unintended functions that are hidden and remain unacknowledged by participants?

Select one:

a. manifest functions

b. prerequisite functions

c. dysfunctions

d. latent functions

Question 13

Cultures generally remain static.

Select one:

True

False

Question 14

Although peer groups contribute to our feelings of selfworth, they cannot be considered as true agents of socialization.

Select one:

True

False

Question 15

According to the discussion of the looking glass self in the text, which of the following scenarios is possible?

Select one:

a. Mary has a self concept which is static during her interactions with friends and family.

b. The significant others of Karen become less important as she gets older.

c. Sara reaches adulthood with a permanently fixed sense of self.

d. Jane develops a self identity based on incorrect assumptions of how her peers view her.

Answer 1

11) Correct Answer - True
Sociology is the study of human societies and the social relationships with its institutions.
12) Correct Answer - D
Latent Functions are unintended and remain unacknowledged, on the other hand manifest function are intended.
13) Correct Answer - False
Culture does not remain static. Culture keeps evolving and changing with time.
14) Correct Answer - False
Peer groups are considered true agents of socialisation as they are important social agents especially during childhood.
15) Correct Answer - D
The context is not provided for this question. But the option D is talking about looking glass self, which is one's self image based on what other think.