When socialisation is incomplete or ineffective is called?

• A. Canalisation
• B. Nature
• C. Inadequate socialisation
• D. Gender

Answer: (C)

Inadequate socialisation describes a failure or partial uptake of the norms, values, and behaviours that help someone fit into society. When this learning doesn’t happen fully—due to limited contact, neglect, or disruption in social relationships—people may struggle to know how to behave in different settings, follow rules, or interact appropriately. This can lead to difficulties in school, work, or social life and may contribute to behaviours that deviate from expected standards.

canalisation is about guiding a child toward particular paths or roles through early social conditioning, not about a lack of social learning. Nature emphasizes biology rather than learning processes, and gender concerns social identities and roles learned or assigned, not the absence of socialisation.