An elaborate ceremony used to celebrate a person's emergence into adulthood is an example of

A) a social identity.
B) the postconventional stage.
C) puberty.
D) a rite of passage.

Rite Of Passage

A ceremonial event or a significant experience that marks the transition of an individual from one social status to another, often associated with growing up or entering a new community.

Social Identity

The “we” aspect of our self-concept; the part of our answer to “Who am I?” that comes from our group memberships.

Postconventional Stage

A phase in moral development where individuals recognize and uphold universal ethical principles that may transcend laws.