What Do Sociologists Call a Ceremony or Process That Requires

question 62

Multiple Choice

What do sociologists call a ceremony or process that requires a new member of a group to abandon his or her old self-perceptions and understandings and assume a new identity?

• A) a transformative reawakening
• B) resocialization
• C) primary socialization
• D) an initiation rite

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Definitions:

Somatic Representation

The way in which the body and its physical sensations are perceived and represented in the brain, often related to how pain or other sensory stimuli are processed.

Ego Identification

The process by which an individual forms an understanding of themselves through associations with certain groups, roles, ideals, etc.

Disengagement Theory

A theory suggesting that aging naturally leads individuals to withdraw from social relationships and society, facilitating smooth transfer of responsibilities to the younger generation.

Socioemotional Selectivity Theory

A theory suggesting that as people age, they prioritize relationships that are emotionally fulfilling.