A parent takes her child to the movie theatre. They stand in line, pay for a ticket, and sit quietly in the theatre to watch the movie. This is an example of:

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This is an example of cultural transmission, which refers to the process by which culture is learned and passed down from one generation to the next. In this scenario, the child is learning how to behave in a movie theatre by observing and imitating their parent. Cultural lag, culture shock, and xenophobia do not apply to this situation.

A Parent Takes Her Child to the Movie Theatre