15
QuizMultiple Choice

Social Control

Question 15 • *Sociology A - WCPHS

Internalization is

Answer
A
an action that rewards a particular kind of behavior.
B
the process by which a norm becomes a part of an individual’s personality, thus conditioning that individual to conform to society’s expectations.
C
extreme self-centeredness.
D
a punishment or the threat of punishment used to enforce conformity.

Explanation

Internalization occurs when a person absorbs a social norm so deeply that it becomes part of their own values or personality. This helps condition them to act in ways society expects, even without direct rewards or punishment. Therefore, the correct choice is “the process by which a norm becomes a part of an individual’s personality, thus conditioning that individual to conform to society’s expectations.”

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