Socialization is defined as the process of

A) learning socially approved behavior.
B) developing family relationships.
C) developing peer relationships.
D) developing social skills.

Socialization is the process of learning socially approved behavior, including norms, values, and beliefs. It is a lifelong process that begins in childhood and continues throughout our lives, shaping our behaviors and interactions with others. While developing family and peer relationships and social skills are important aspects of socialization, they are not the defining characteristics of the process.