Marcie wants to be a fire fighter when she grows up.When she hears the siren of a fire engine, she pretends she is riding on it to fight a fire.For her birthday, her parents give her a fire fighter costume.This is an example of:

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Informal socialization occurs through the natural interactions individuals have with family, friends, and media, rather than through any structured educational or professional training programs. Marcie's actions and her parents' encouragement through the gift of a firefighter costume are examples of learning behaviors, values, and norms associated with a societal role (in this case, a firefighter) in an informal setting.

Marcie Wants to Be a Fire Fighter When She Grows