Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The family as an agent of socialization has only recently risen to the role of the most significant source of socialization.
• B) Peers as an agent of socialization have only recently risen to the role of the most significant source of socialization.
• C) School as an agent of socialization has recently risen to the role of the most significant source of socialization.
• D) Mass media as an agent of socialization has recently risen to the role of one of the most significant sources of socialization.
• E) Consumerism as an agent of socialization has recently risen to the role of the most significant source of socialization.

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Definitions:

Coercive Power

Refers to the capability to force someone to perform a desired action by threatening with negative consequences.

Car Ratings

Evaluations or assessments provided by experts or consumers regarding the performance, safety, and overall quality of automobiles.

Type of Power

Refers to different forms of influence someone can have over others, including coercive, legitimate, expert, referent, and reward power.

Referent Power

A form of influence based on the leader's or individual's ability to attract others and build loyalty through charisma or personal traits.