George often told his son, Martin, about how the police harassed him growing up as a new immigrant living in a bad part of town. Martin has experienced some poor interactions with the police, tries to avoid police, and has very little trust in the fairness or morals of the local police. Martin's son has never had any contact with the police, but shares his father's views. What term best describes why Martin's son feels this way?

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Martin's son's views are an example of cultural transmission, where attitudes, values, or behaviors are passed from one generation to the next within a culture or social group, even without direct personal experience.

George Often Told His Son, Martin, About How the Police