Examining the process of socialization in societies reveals that one of the most distinctive features of human beings,compared with other animals,is:
A) our self-awareness or the sense that one has an identity distinct and separate from others
B) the long time that we raise our children
C) how much we socialize with other human beings
D) the importance of human contact

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While all of the options listed are important features of human socialization, our self-awareness and sense of individual identity is a unique feature that distinguishes us from other animals. Other animals may have social structures, but they do not possess the same level of self-awareness and reflection on their own identity as humans.

Examining the Process of Socialization in Societies Reveals That One