Define the Peer Group as an Agent of Socialization, Describe

question 85

Essay

Define the peer group as an agent of socialization, describe when and how it is most significant as a socialization agent, and describe its importance for readying an adolescent for the adult world.

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Definitions:

Labyrinthitis

An inner ear disorder that causes inflammation of the inner ear labyrinth, leading to vertigo, hearing loss, and balance difficulties.

Strabismus

A condition where the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object, often referred to as crossed eyes.

Amblyopia

A vision development disorder known as "lazy eye," where an eye fails to achieve normal visual acuity, despite the use of prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Presbyopia

A form of age-related vision impairment characterized by difficulty in focusing on close objects, necessitating reading glasses or bifocals.