Kurt is a 15-year-old boy who aspires to be a professional BMX rider.Every chance he gets he watches professional BMX shows and even attends competitions.Last year,his parents bought him a racing bike.Since then,Kurt has decided that he no longer needs to get good grades at school because a large number of the BMX champions never went to university.According to sociologists,what is Kurt experiencing?
A) anticipatory socialization
B) advanced socialization
C) adult socialization
D) resocialization

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Kurt is experiencing anticipatory socialization, which occurs when an individual adopts the behaviors or standards of a group they aspire to join, in this case, professional BMX riders.

Kurt Is a 15-Year-Old Boy Who Aspires to Be a Professional