The main agent in primary socialization is______________?
Correct answer: B. family
- A. school
- B. family
- C. television
- D. peer group
Explanation
The family is normally the main agent of primary socialization because it provides a child’s earliest and most continuous learning of language, norms, values and roles. Schools, peers and media become especially influential later.
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