Describing Identity and Relationships Quiz

Test your knowledge on identity, relationships, & sociological theories. Explore concepts like self-perception, attachment, cultural learning, & more!

#1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of identity?

Static
Dynamic
Subjective
Objective
#2

What is the term used to describe the concept of how people perceive themselves?

Self-awareness
Self-concept
Self-esteem
Self-identity
#3

Which term refers to the emotional bond that forms between an infant and their primary caregiver?

Socialization
Attachment
Adaptation
Conformity
#4

What is the term for the process through which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of their culture?

Socialization
Acculturation
Assimilation
Enculturation
#5

Which psychological theory proposes that individuals go through stages of moral development, progressing from obedience to authority to a more principled understanding of right and wrong?

Social Learning Theory
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development
#6

Which theory suggests that individuals seek relationships that provide them with the greatest rewards and the least costs?

Social Exchange Theory
Attachment Theory
Social Learning Theory
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
#7

What term describes the tendency of individuals to marry partners who are similar to themselves in terms of physical attractiveness, social background, and interests?

Heterogamy
Assortative Mating
Endogamy
Homogamy
#8

In sociology, what is the term for a group of people who share a common cultural background and/or similar social characteristics?

Community
Tribe
Society
Culture
#9

Which theory suggests that individuals develop their self-concept based on how they believe others perceive them?

Social Comparison Theory
Symbolic Interactionism
Looking-Glass Self
Self-Schema Theory
#10

Which theory posits that individuals develop their sense of self through interactions with others, and their identities are shaped by the meanings they give to those interactions?

Social Identity Theory
Symbolic Interactionism
Social Exchange Theory
Attachment Theory
#11

According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which stage occurs during adolescence and involves forming a sense of identity?

Generativity vs. Stagnation
Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Identity vs. Role Confusion
#12

What term describes the concept of feeling a sense of belonging and connection to a particular group or community?

Social solidarity
Social cohesion
Social identity
Social differentiation
#13

According to the social identity theory, what is the process of categorizing oneself as a member of a particular social group and adopting the norms and behaviors associated with that group?

Social comparison
Social categorization
Social identification
Social representation
#14

What term describes the process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group?

Enculturation
Assimilation
Acculturation
Socialization
#15

What is the term for the process by which individuals learn and adopt the cultural norms and values of their own society?

Assimilation
Acculturation
Enculturation
Socialization

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