Anticipatory socialization refers to
A. the process of discarding former behavior patterns and accepting new ones as part of a transition in one's life.
B. processes of socialization in which a person "rehearses" for future positions, occupations, and social relationships.
C. the process whereby people normally being socialized are at the same time socializing their socializers.
D. the process whereby people learn the attitudes, values, and actions appropriate to individuals as members of a culture.
Answer: B
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