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What you'll learn to do: explain socialization and describe its major theories<\/h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_5891\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"501\"]\"A Figure 1<\/strong>. Socialization is the lifelong process through which people learn the values and norms of a given society. Early birthday parties can socialize children to understand the significance of birthdays and teach them to associate sweets and gifts with birthdays. (Photo courtesy of Jorge Ibanez\/unsplash)[\/caption]\r\n\r\nHow did you develop your sense of identity, and what makes you you<\/em>? While\u00a0psychologists generally focus on how the mind and internal thought processes lead to the development of the self, sociologists focus their study on the role of society and social interaction in self-development. How did the environment and others shape who you are today? When, and how, did you develop a concept of right and wrong?\r\n\r\nIn this section, you'll examine the work of behavioral scientists\u00a0and consider what factors influence\u00a0your identity and awareness.","rendered":"

What you’ll learn to do: explain socialization and describe its major theories<\/h2>\n
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Figure 1<\/strong>. Socialization is the lifelong process through which people learn the values and norms of a given society. Early birthday parties can socialize children to understand the significance of birthdays and teach them to associate sweets and gifts with birthdays. (Photo courtesy of Jorge Ibanez\/unsplash)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

How did you develop your sense of identity, and what makes you you<\/em>? While\u00a0psychologists generally focus on how the mind and internal thought processes lead to the development of the self, sociologists focus their study on the role of society and social interaction in self-development. How did the environment and others shape who you are today? When, and how, did you develop a concept of right and wrong?<\/p>\n

In this section, you’ll examine the work of behavioral scientists\u00a0and consider what factors influence\u00a0your identity and awareness.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t

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