Internalization occurs when
A) norms are "intuited" from the behavior of others.
B) the individual questions the legitimacy of the norms.
C) normative expectations are sharpened.
D) we understand and believe in the legitimacy of the norms.

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Internalization refers to the process where individuals adopt the norms, values, or beliefs of a group or society as their own, to the extent that they follow them without external enforcement. This happens when individuals understand and believe in the legitimacy of these norms, making choice D the correct answer.

Internalization Occurs When