The process by which members of a society are taught how behave and feel by influential members of that society is referred to as:

Correct answer: B. Socialization

  • A. Role ambiguity
  • B. Socialization
  • C. Hawthorne effect
  • D. Social roles
  • E. normative influence

Explanation

Socialization is the process through which people learn the behaviours, values, and emotional responses expected by their society or group. Normative influence refers more specifically to conforming because of social pressure, not the broader lifelong learning process.

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