Naomi was raised as a vegetarian. When she gets to university she decides that she will eat meat so that she will be more like everyone else. Even though she really wants to stop being a vegetarian, Naomi finds that she can't bring herself to eat meat. Naomi's situation demonstrates the effect of ____________ on attitudes.

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Naomi's situation demonstrates the influence of socialization practices. She was raised as a vegetarian, which shaped her attitudes and beliefs about food. When she goes to university, she feels pressure to conform to the norms of her peers and eat meat. However, her previous socialization as a vegetarian is still deeply ingrained, and she finds that she cannot bring herself to eat meat.

Naomi Was Raised as a Vegetarian