The Closest Thing to a Universal Rite of Passage in the United

question 116

Multiple Choice

The closest thing to a universal rite of passage in the United States is the

• A)first date.
• B)college initiation ritual.
• C)high school graduation ceremony.
• D)18th birthday.

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Definitions:

Sleep Cycles

The patterns of alternating REM (rapid eye movement) and non-REM sleep that occur cyclically throughout a typical sleep period, affecting overall sleep quality and health.

Siesta Cultures

Societies or communities where taking a midday nap or rest is a common and valued practice.

Midday Napping

A short sleep taken during the day, particularly around the middle of the day, to rest and rejuvenate.

Ascending Reticular Activating System

A neural pathway in the brainstem that influences physiological arousal and consciousness.