socialization

socialization
1. The process of learning attitudes and interpersonal and interactional skills which are in conformity with the values of one's society. 2. In a group therapy setting, a way of learning to participate effectively in the group. [L. socius, partner, companion]

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so·cial·iza·tion also Brit so·cial·isa·tion .sōsh-(ə-)lə-'zā-shən n the process by which a human being beginning at infancy acquires the habits, beliefs, and accumulated knowledge of society through education and training for adult status

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so·cial·iza·tion (so″shəl-ĭ-zaґshən) the process by which society integrates the individual, and the individual learns to behave in socially acceptable ways.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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