The neutralization process whereby the parents' influence on the child is diminished by contrary values held by friends is currently
a. diminished by the school's support of the family.
b. facilitated by the decreasing amount of time parents spend with their children.
c. being undermined by the religious institution.
d. none of the above.
b
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. Symbolic interactionist B. Conflict C. Systems D. Exchange