Question

One statement and two conclusions for the statement are given. Read the statement, think logically about the conclusions and mark the correct option which follows the statement.
Statement: Socialization has an outcome.
Conclusion: A. The persons being socialized acquire new skills.
B. Socialization does not lead to change in behaviour.

• A. Only conclusion A follows
• B. Only conclusion B follows
• C. Either A or B follows
• D. Neither A nor B follows

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To determine which conclusion logically follows from the given statement, let's analyze the statement and the conclusions step by step.

Statement: Socialization has an outcome.

This statement indicates that when socialization occurs, there is a result or effect. However, it does not specify what this outcome is.

Conclusion A: The persons being socialized acquire new skills.

Socialization often involves interaction with others, exposure to new environments, and learning new behaviors. A logical outcome of this process is the acquisition of new skills, as individuals adapt and learn from their interactions. Therefore, Conclusion A logically follows the statement, as acquiring new skills can indeed be seen as an outcome of socialization.

Conclusion B: Socialization does not lead to change in behaviour.

This conclusion suggests that socialization results in no change in behavior. However, socialization is fundamentally about learning and adapting, which typically involves changes in behavior to better integrate with social norms and expectations. Therefore, Conclusion B does not logically follow from the statement that socialization has an outcome, as the absence of behavioral change contradicts the general purpose of socialization.

Based on this analysis, the correct choice is: Only conclusion A follows.