When Adolescents Are Required to Undergo Some Type of Initiation

question 37

Multiple Choice

When adolescents are required to undergo some type of initiation or hazing before they can join a gang or clique,this is comparable to a:

• A)rite of passage.
• B)gang moratorium.
• C)test of identity.
• D)diffusion of acceptance.

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