What Are the Two Distinguishing Characteristics of Political Socialization

question 30

Multiple Choice

What are the two distinguishing characteristics of political socialization?

• A)Schools are the most influential agent of political socialization,and political socialization is strongest during childhood.
• B)Family is the strongest agent of political socialization,and political socialization is strongest during high school and college.
• C)Political socialization is cumulative,and it is most heavily developed during childhood.
• D)Political socialization is transitory,and it is most heavily developed during young adulthood.
• E)Political socialization occurs primarily among educated populations,and it is most heavily developed during adulthood.

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Definitions:

Overgeneralization

Overgeneralization is a cognitive distortion involving broad conclusions or general statements based on a single event or piece of evidence, often leading to inaccurate judgements or stereotypes.

Authenticity

The quality of being genuine, real, or true, not copied or false; a concept highly valued in various contexts from art to personal identity.

Ethics

A branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior, focusing on the morality of actions, duties, rights, and the goodness of characters.

Causality

The relationship between cause and effect, where one event (the cause) leads to the outcome of another event (the effect).