Lee is on the executive board of the homeowners' association for his neighborhood. Although he believes that there should be a governing board to enforce appropriate rules and regulations, lately he feels that the association has been looking for easy ways to make money, instigating and enforcing unfair rules. As Lee begins doubting the effectiveness of the group, he will most likely enter which phase of socialization?

A. exit
B. antecedent
C. encounter
D. assimilation

Answer: A