Agents of Socialization

question 28

Multiple Choice

Agents of socialization:

• A)are more relevant in developing nations than developed industrialized ones
• B)put people in jail when they break the law
• C)are more relevant for boys than for girls
• D)teach children about the norms and values of their particular culture
• E)consist of individual persons known to the child, but not social institutions

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Definitions:

Spouse Loss

The experience of losing a partner through death, which can lead to significant psychological distress, including grief, depression, and changes in identity and social roles.

Immune Functioning

The complex processes and mechanisms that the body uses to defend against pathogens, infections, and diseases.

Financial Strain

The stress and pressure resulting from the challenges of managing one's financial obligations and resources.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder that causes brain cells to waste away and die, leading to loss of memory and cognitive functions.