A young Marine manned a helicopter machine gun during the Vietnam War and indiscriminately shot women and children in rice paddies. When asked at his court martial how he could shoot women and children, he simply replied, "It's what I am trained to do." Which of the following socialization processes best explains his emotional detachment?

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Resocialization involves the process of discarding former behavior patterns and accepting new ones as part of a transition in one's life, often seen in military training where individuals are trained to follow orders and detach emotionally from their actions.

A Young Marine Manned a Helicopter Machine Gun During the Vietnam