Since he was a year old, Adrian was carefully coached by his parents so that he grew up to be a well-mannered, confident, and generous person. His parents believed in leading by example. Adrian carried the values he learnt at home wherever he went-to school, to college, and to his workplace. He imparted these values to his children and grandchildren. The process that Adrian went through is known as _____.
A) socialization
B) resocialization
C) social stratification
D) self-fulfilling prophecy
E) social mobility

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Socialization is the process through which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of their culture and society, shaping their personalities and behaviors. Adrian's learning of values and behaviors from his parents and passing them on to subsequent generations is a classic example of socialization.

Since He Was a Year Old, Adrian Was Carefully Coached