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Key stage

GCSE

Subject

Sociology

Time

~22 min

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Sample questions and answers

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Learning the norms and values of society is called…
- socialisation
- globalisation
- urbanisation
- privatisation
Sample answer: socialisation
Explanation: Socialisation.
Socialisation that happens in the family is called … socialisation.
- primary
- secondary
- formal
- final
Sample answer: primary
Explanation: Primary.
Socialisation through school, peers and media is … socialisation.
- secondary
- primary
- natural
- informal only
Sample answer: secondary
Explanation: Secondary.
Expected ways of behaving in society are called…
- norms
- values
- laws only
- genes
Sample answer: norms
Explanation: Norms.
Shared beliefs about what is important are called…
- values
- norms
- statistics
- sanctions
Sample answer: values
Explanation: Values.

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