Creating a Canadian identity in children by teaching them to sing "O Canada" is an example of
A)social reinforcement.
B)using public conformity to build a private belief.
C)low-balling.
D)the "birds of a feather flock together" phenomenon.

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Teaching children to sing "O Canada" is a way of using public conformity (i.e. the expectation that everyone knows and sings the national anthem) to build a private belief (i.e. a sense of national identity and belonging). This is a deliberate effort to shape children's worldview and sense of self, which falls under the category of socialization.

Creating a Canadian Identity in Children by Teaching Them to Sing