When Derek was an infant, his parents taught him that sharing toys with others is ethical. As Derek grew older, they taught him the correct way to address others and the manners that are socially acceptable. When Derek began going to school, he learned various other customs and behaviors from his peers and teachers. The social interaction that occurred during these years helped Derek acquire a self-identity and learn practices that are crucial for survival in society. This scenario illustrates the concept of __________.
A. ethnocentrism
B. social immigration
C. socialization
D. cultural relativism
Ans: C. socialization
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A. Culture shock B. Cultural relativism C. Cultural lag D. Cultural diffusion
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a. A paid internship at a local law firm b. Providing childcare, free of charge, at a local domestic-violence shelter c. Working nights as an employee at a homeless shelter d. Helping your mother clean her home prior to her book club meeting
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A. species being. B. true consciousness. C. social harmony. D. value coercion.