Anticipatory socialization
Before starting medical school, a student shadows physicians and begins using medical vocabulary and professional norms. This is:
Answer C: explanation for every choice
A
Resocialization is replacing old norms with new ones, often in a total institution.
B
Primary socialization is learning basic norms in childhood, mainly from family.
C
Correct. Anticipatory socialization is learning the norms of a group or role before joining it.
D
Role exit is the process of leaving a role.
TakeawayAnticipatory socialization: rehearsing a future role.
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