Next summer Heather is going to Italy for the first time to do her first journalism internship at a media school there.She decides to prepare by enrolling in an Italian language course and also gets permission from a local journalist to come along and practise when she covers stories in her hometown in the months before she goes.What label do sociologists give Heather's behaviour?
A) anticipatory socialization
B) antecedent socialization
C) anticipatory acculturation
D) antecedent acculturation

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Anticipatory socialization refers to the process of learning and practicing skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will be required in a future role or status. Heather is preparing for her journalism internship in Italy by enrolling in an Italian language course and practicing with a local journalist, which falls under the category of anticipatory socialization. Option B, antecedent socialization, is not a term used in sociology. Anticipatory acculturation (option C) and antecedent acculturation (option D) are not applicable in this scenario as Heather is not preparing for a new cultural environment, but rather for a new role within her own culture.

Next Summer Heather Is Going to Italy for the First