Question

Resocialization, or adopting new norms and patterns of behavior, happens frequently in which of these situations?

a. Prisons
b. The military
c. Therapy groups
d. All of the above

Answer 1

Resocializaiton, adopting new norms and patterns of behavior frequently happens in prisons - a.

Resocializaton is a typical process which is to occur when people are put in a prison. It is expected of them to resocialize in order for them to be able to go back into society. This, however, doesn't always happen.

Answer 2

I chose d. All of the above. All of these institutions are geared towards reshaping and improving a person’s behavior in the hopes that he or she will be able to rejoin society as a better individual. This is done through discipline, counseling and group encounters. All of these facilities provide this kind of service and it is up to the individual to make the best out of it.