The process by which social behaviors at the community and societal level become patterned and regularized and thereby protected by performance of the pattern maintenance function is

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Institutionalization refers to the process by which certain practices, norms, or behaviors become established and standardized within a society or community, often becoming embedded within its institutions. This process leads to the pattern maintenance function, where these established behaviors are protected and perpetuated through their regular performance and acceptance within the community.

The Process by Which Social Behaviors at the Community and Societal