The lifelong process whereby people learn the values, attitudes, motivations, and behavior considered appropriate for each sex in their culture is known as:

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Gender-role socialization refers to the process by which individuals learn the gender norms, values, and behaviors associated with their culture. It is a lifelong process that begins in infancy and continues throughout life. This process is an important aspect of socialization that shapes individuals' behavior and attitudes towards gender roles. Gender-role socialization is the process in which individuals learn the appropriate behaviors, attitudes, and values for their gender as determined by their culture. It is a lifelong process that begins in childhood and is reinforced throughout an individual’s life through social institutions such as family, education, and media. Cultural socialization (B) refers to the process of learning the beliefs, values, and behaviors associated with a particular cultural group, while gender identification (C) is the process of recognizing oneself as male or female. Sex-role determination (D) is a concept that suggests that an individual’s sex chromosomes determine their gender roles, which is outdated and not supported by research. Sexual processing (E) is not a term used in psychology or sociology.

The Lifelong Process Whereby People Learn the Values, Attitudes, Motivations