Rituals Directed Toward Reinforcing the Values and Norms of the Community

question 51

Multiple Choice

Rituals directed toward reinforcing the values and norms of the community and strengthening group identity and well-being are called:

• A)rites of passage.
• B)pilgrimage rites.
• C)rites of renewal.
• D)rites of intensification.
• E)rites of rebellion.

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Definitions:

Hypnosis

A state of focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and increased suggestibility, often used for therapeutic purposes.

Dissociate

To disconnect or detach one's thoughts, feelings, or memories from conscious awareness.

Autosuggestion

A psychological technique that involves self-induced suggestions and affirmations to change behavior or improve wellbeing.

Hypnosis

A state of heightened suggestibility, characterized by deep relaxation and focused attention, where an individual can be more easily influenced by the hypnotist.