Susan wants to be a professional golfer when she is older. Her parents have enrolled her in golf lessons, she plays games at the community golf course, and she spends every weekend watching golf on the sports channel. Sociologists would refer to this process of preparation as __________.
A) socialization
B) primary socialization
C) secondary socialization
D) anticipatory socialization

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Anticipatory socialization refers to the process of learning and adopting the behaviors or skills necessary for a role one expects to occupy in the future. Susan is preparing for her future role as a professional golfer.

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