Socialization (redirected from socialization period)

socialization /so·cial·iza·tion/ (so?shal-i-za´shun) the process by which society integrates the individual and the individual learns to behave in socially acceptable ways.

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so·cial·i·za·tion (ssh-l-zshn)

n.

The process of learning interpersonal and interactional skills that are in conformity with the values of one's society.

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social·ize (-sh-lz) v.

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Socialization

Process by which new members of a social group are integrated in the group.

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socialization

the process of familiarization between animals in a group and, in companion animals, between the animal and humans.

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socialization period

the critical age when the young animal is most likely to establish social relationships, forming the basis for its personality, particularly toward humans, and trainability. In puppies, this is from approximately 3 to 12 weeks of age and approximately 2 to 7 weeks for kittens.