At a friend's housewarming, you meet a young engaged couple from India. They tell you that their relationship was arranged when they both very young (she was 12, he was 14). They seem happy with this arrangement, but you're taken aback. The couple's comfort with the arrangement, as well as your initial discomfort, are examples of
a.) symbolic interactionism.
b.) operationalization.
c.) social interaction.
d.) socialization.
Answer: d.) socialization.
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