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

Identify and understand the stages of psychosexual development according to Freud.

Understand the dynamics of the id, ego, and superego in psychodynamic theory.

Explain the concept of reality principle versus pleasure principle in decision making.

Understand the role of unconditional positive regard, conditions of worth, and self-actualization in humanistic approaches to personality development.

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Definitions:

Resale

The act of selling a previously bought product, typically used, to another buyer.

Status Quo Bias

The tendency for people to prefer things to stay the same by doing nothing or sticking with a decision made previously.

Prospect Theory

A psychological theory that describes how people make decisions based on the potential value of losses and gains rather than the final outcome.

Endowment Effect

A psychological phenomenon where people ascribe more value to things merely because they own them.