Socialization Concerning Not Only Masculinity and Femininity but Also Marriage

question 21

Multiple Choice

Socialization concerning not only masculinity and femininity but also marriage and parenthood begins in childhood as a part of family life. Children observe their parents as they express affection, deal with finances, quarrel, complain about in-laws, and so forth. Which sociological perspective would be most interested in studying this?

• A) functionalist perspective
• B) conflict perspective
• C) interactionist perspective
• D) global perspective

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Definitions:

Greeting Cards

Decorated cards sent to express personal sentiments, such as congratulations, sympathy, or holiday wishes, traditionally presented on special occasions.

Behavioral Extinction

The gradual decrease and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the reinforcement is no longer provided.

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning process in operant conditioning where a behavior is rewarded every time it is performed.

Conditioned Reinforcement

A process in which a previously neutral stimulus becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer.