The Influence of Which of the Following Agents of Socialization

question 70

Multiple Choice

The influence of which of the following agents of socialization best explains why a young adult might tend to be distrustful of politicians?

• A) families, which characteristically advise their children to seek careers in public service
• B) schools, which unintentionally socialize children to be distrustful of authority through explicit lessons in student-run elections
• C) judges, who earn more, on average, than similarly qualified individuals in the private sector
• D) colleges, which sharpen students' understanding of the political process
• E) movies and other forms of popular entertainment, which often portray politicians as corrupt

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