Which of the Following Are NOT Stages in an Initiation

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are NOT stages in an initiation rite:

• A)separation from one's old status and identity
• B)degradation,disorientation,and stress
• C)presentation of the new self
• D)acceptance of the new group culture and status
• E)ritual rebirth

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Definitions:

Telegraphic Speech

The early language stage in children where sentences are constructed with only essential words and meaning, resembling telegraph messages.

Cross-Cultural

Relating to or involving two or more cultures, especially to compare differences and similarities.

Western Cultures

Refers to societies primarily found in Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand characterized by democratic systems, individualism, and a historical influence of Christianity.

Underextension

A linguistic phenomenon where a child applies a word in a narrower scope than it is traditionally used, indicating a developmental stage in language acquisition.