Alissa's parents are both Democrats, as are most of her friends. Alissa herself identifies with the Democratic Party, in part because she grew up surrounded by other Democrats and feels comfortable with the policies and personalities that are associated with that party. The development of Alissa's partisanship is best described as a process of ________.

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Alissa's development of partisanship is based on her socialization, which is the process of learning and internalizing the values, beliefs, and norms of a particular culture or group. In this case, Alissa's parents and friends have socialized her into identifying with the Democratic Party.

Alissa's Parents Are Both Democrats, as Are Most of Her