alleryDiscarding old behaviour patterns and accepting new ones in a transition is:
Aresocialisation
Boversocialisation
Cprimary socialisation
Dgender socialisation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. resocialisation
1. Resocialisation is the process of discarding former behaviour patterns and reflexes while accepting new ones as part of a life transition.
2. Joining the military or a new faith are examples.
3. Oversocialisation is a different idea: excess internalising of society's norms.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Socialization" (rev 1380116098), section "Resocialization"_
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