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Describing Identity and Relationships Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of identity?

Objective

Explanation

Identity involves subjective perceptions and experiences.

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

Self-concept

Explanation

Self-concept refers to one's own perception and understanding of themselves.

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

Attachment

Explanation

Attachment is the emotional connection between infants and primary caregivers.

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

Socialization

Explanation

Socialization is the process of acquiring cultural values, norms, and beliefs.

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?

Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development

Explanation

Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development outlines stages of moral growth from obedience to principled reasoning.

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

Social Exchange Theory

Explanation

Social Exchange Theory proposes individuals seek relationships with benefits outweighing the costs.

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

Homogamy

Explanation

Homogamy refers to individuals marrying those who share similarities with them.

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

Tribe

Explanation

Tribe refers to a social group sharing cultural or social similarities.

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

Looking-Glass Self

Explanation

Looking-Glass Self theory proposes self-concept formation based on perceived societal reflections.

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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?

Symbolic Interactionism

Explanation

Symbolic Interactionism theory states self-concept formation occurs through social interactions and meanings assigned to them.

#11

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

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Explanation

Identity vs. Role Confusion is the stage in adolescence where forming a sense of self occurs.

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

Social identity

Explanation

Social identity is the sense of belonging to a specific group or community.

#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 identification

Explanation

Social identification is categorizing oneself into a social group and adopting its norms.

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

Assimilation

Explanation

Assimilation is adopting traits of another culture.

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

Enculturation

Explanation

Enculturation is the process of learning and adopting one's own society's norms and values.

Describing Identity and Relationships Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of identity?

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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

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