Rituals of Reversal, Such as Halloween, Are Not Really Liminal

question 18

Multiple Choice

Rituals of reversal, such as Halloween, are not really liminal because ____________.

• A) they rely on the concept of play
• B) they do not change the status of their initiates
• C) they are not really rituals
• D) the participants are mostly children

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Definitions:

Internal Locus

The belief that one has control over their life and outcomes based on their own efforts and actions.

External Matters

Issues or factors that originate outside of an individual or system and can impact its functioning.

Control

The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.

Information Power Base

A source of influence derived from possessing knowledge or information that is needed or valued by others.