is the process of guiding people into acceptable behavior patterns through information, approval, rewards, and punishments.

Socialization

Explanation:

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''SOCIALIZATION is the process of guiding people into acceptable behavior patterns through information, approval, rewards, and punishments''.

Socialization is a term used in sociology and also a term used in Juvenile Delinquency. Socialization is very important because it allows one to be able do is role in a society. Just like the definition from the question, it is also important in allowing one to mix and interact with the society since one is being given instructions so as to change the Behavior patterns which will make people that need to be socialized to be able to be accepted in to the society.