Phillip is a graduate student who behaves as though he is already a professor.What is Phillip engaging in?
A) pre-role behaviour
B) anticipatory socialization
C) role violation
D) status anticipation

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Phillip is engaging in anticipatory socialization, which is the process of learning and adopting the norms, values, and behaviors of a role that one aspires to hold in the future. In this case, Phillip is already behaving as though he is a professor, even though he is still a graduate student.

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