Which of the following terms refers to the process of discarding former behavior patterns and accepting new ones as part of a transition in one's life?
A) role divestment
B) resocialization
C) desocialization
D) anticipatory socialization

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Resocialization refers to the process of discarding former behavior patterns and accepting new ones as part of a transition in one's life. Role divestment refers to the relinquishing of a social role, desocialization refers to the process of unlearning old norms, values, and behaviors, and anticipatory socialization refers to the process of learning and adopting the norms and values of a future role before actually assuming that role.

Which of the Following Terms Refers to the Process of Discarding