According to the text, which of the following is a common characteristic of the agents of socialization?
A) They are all equally intimate in their contact with individuals.
B) They all have a direct influence on individual behaviour.
C) They all have a formal influence on individual behaviour.
D) They all influence how individuals perceive and respond to their world.

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The text states that agents of socialization influence how individuals perceive and respond to their world. This is a common characteristic shared by all agents of socialization. Option A is incorrect because some agents may have more intimate contact with individuals than others (e.g. family versus media). Option B is incorrect because not all agents have a direct influence on individual behaviour (e.g. peers may influence behaviour indirectly through social norms). Option C is incorrect because not all agents have a formal influence on individual behaviour (e.g. family may exert influence through informal socialization practices).

According to the Text, Which of the Following Is a Common