A Ritual That Serves to Mark the Movement and Transformation

question 17

Multiple Choice

A ritual that serves to mark the movement and transformation of an individual from one social position to another is called

• A) a transformative ritual.
• B) orthopraxy.
• C) a rite of passage.
• D) orthodox.

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Definitions:

Gustatory Perception

The sensory impression of food or other substances on the taste buds of the tongue.

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that proposes different areas of the basilar membrane respond to different frequencies.

Frequency Theory

A theory in psychology and audiology that suggests pitch is perceived by the rate at which auditory nerve fibers fire.

Pitch Perception

The aspect of hearing that allows individuals to assess sounds on a scale from high to low, based on the frequency of sound waves.