Define a Rite of Passage

question 5

Essay

Define a rite of passage.Identify three phases that ordinarily constitute a rite of passage.Provide at least two different examples to illustrate your answer.

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Definitions:

Uptight

Describes someone who is anxious or unable to relax, often exhibiting tension in behavior or attitude.

Psychosexual Stage

Stages of a child's development identified by Freud, each characterized by a different focus of libido (sexual drive) satisfaction.

Oral Stage

A stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory focusing on infants' pleasure centers on the mouth during the first 18 months of life.

Personality Development

The ongoing process of developing and shaping one's personality, influenced by genetic, environmental, and social factors.