Socialization and Agents of Socialization (7B) Practice Test

In a mixed-methods study, adolescents describe that their caregivers routinely discuss news stories during dinner and ask them to justify opinions with evidence. At school, these adolescents are more likely to challenge claims during class discussions and to request sources, even when doing so is not graded. Which outcome would be expected based on the socialization process described?

A public health campaign uses influencers to post daily content framing seatbelt use as a marker of being “considerate” and “mature.” In follow-up interviews, some viewers report that they now remind friends to buckle up because “that’s what responsible people do,” even though they rarely discussed seatbelts with family. Based on the information, which conclusion is most consistent with the role of media as an agent of socialization?