Why Are Adults Unable to Be Completely Socialized

question 108

Multiple Choice

Why are adults unable to be completely socialized?

• A) There will always be new situations and roles to learn.
• B) People are spending more time in school.
• C) The family and schools do a poor job of socializing children.
• D) Adults tend to watch more television than adolescents.

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Definitions:

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective focusing on the symbolic meaning that people develop and rely upon in the process of social interaction.

Qualitative Methods

Research strategies focusing on understanding concepts, thoughts, or experiences without primarily using mathematical analysis.

Research Project

A systematic scientific endeavor to discover new information or understandings, apply new methods, or test theories, which often involves careful planning, data collection, and analysis.

Quantitative Research

A research method focused on gathering numerical data and performing statistical, mathematical, or computational techniques.