As a symbolic interactionist, jesse believes that socialization begins:
a. the first time a baby sleeps through the night. b. when a child understands language.
c. at the time a child first enters school.
d. the first time a baby makes eye contact with another person.

D). The first time a baby makes eye contact with another person.

Explanation:

Socialization is described as the process in which an individual learns his/her culture and how to accommodate/adjust himself/herself as per the norms set up by the society or group. It is the process in which the child learns to act, participate, and behave in a specified(and approved) manner set up by society.

As per the question, socialization begins when 'the first time a baby makes eye contact with another person' as this event is symbolic of its first interaction that keeps increasing as soon as it(baby) communicates or interacts with more and more people. He would observe their behavior and begin to acquire the basic social skills and attempt to adjust and respond according to the societal norms or customs(reflected through parents and family members' behavior). Thus, option D is the correct answer.