Socialization is a series of stages in which the individual learns to participate in various levels of organization of society and internalizes a cognitive frame of reference for interpersonal relations It is____________?

Correct answer: B. Internalization theory

  • A. Role theory
  • B. Internalization theory
  • C. Symbolic theory
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Internalization theory describes socialisation as learning social roles and incorporating society’s cognitive frameworks into one’s own thinking. Role theory is related, but it focuses more specifically on expectations attached to social positions.

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