A Fred has applied for the position of head football coach in the Middle School. Although the Board of Education hasn't announced its decision yet on who will receive the position, Fred is already developing plays, looking at methods to motivate his players, and ways to get the student body behind the team. Fred is experiencing

Anticipatory Socialization

Explanation:Anticipatory Socialization can be simply defined as the process where an individual begins to learn the norms and values of a particular group which he aspire to join soon, this could either be by playacting, rehearsing, training etc.

This process will help that individual settle in comfortably if he eventually gain entry into that particular group and also help him socialize in a manner befitting of a member of that group.

Explanation:

Anticipatory socialization is the process by which non-group-members adopt the values and standards of groups that they aspire to join, so as to ease their entry into the group and help them interact appropriately once they have been accepted. It involves changing one’s attitudes and behaviors in preparation for a shift in one’s role. Practices commonly associated with anticipatory socialization include grooming, play-acting, training, and rehearsing.

Fred developing plays, looking at methods to motivate his players, and ways to get the student body behind the team is him trying to be comfortable accepted into the group with ease

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