The concept of 'enculturation' in educational anthropology refers to the process by which an individual:
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Correct answer: learns and internalizes the norms of their culture
Enculturation is the lifelong process through which people acquire the values, behaviors, and knowledge of their own culture, distinguishing it from acculturation.
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