Socialization and Childhood

Socialization is the process by which individuals learn the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are acceptable in their society.

While the media can influence socialization, it is not considered an agent of socialization in the same way that family, peers, and school are.

Acculturation is the process by which individuals learn the values, beliefs, and behaviors of a new culture.

Anticipatory socialization is not a type of socialization, but rather a process by which individuals learn the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are expected of them in a new role or status.

Assimilation is the process by which individuals are forced to change their values, beliefs, and behaviors to conform to those of a new society.

Primary socialization can be carried out by a variety of agents, including parents, other family members, peers, and teachers.

Anticipatory socialization is the process by which individuals learn the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are expected of them in a new role or status.

While the media can influence socialization, it is not considered a type of secondary socialization in the same way that school, peer groups, and the workplace are.

Resocialization is the process by which individuals change their values, beliefs, and behaviors in response to a major life event.

Genetics does not directly influence socialization, although it may influence an individual's personality and temperament, which can in turn influence their socialization experiences.

Enculturation is the process by which individuals learn the values, beliefs, and behaviors of their own culture.

While the government can influence socialization through its policies and programs, it is not considered a type of socialization agent in the same way that family, peers, and school are.

Socialization is the process by which individuals learn the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are expected of them in a particular social group.

Personality is not a direct outcome of socialization, although it can be influenced by socialization experiences.

Assimilation is the process by which individuals learn the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are expected of them in a new society.