A public initiation into adult responsibilities and status is called a

A) pruning process.
B) critical period.
C) rite of passage.
D) delay of gratification.

Rite Of Passage

An occasion or ritual signifying a crucial phase in an individual's life, notably including birth, reaching adolescence, marriage, and passing away.

Pruning Process

The neurodevelopmental process whereby unnecessary neurons and synaptic connections are eliminated to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions.

Critical Period

A specific time during an organism's development when it is particularly receptive to certain stimuli, which has a long-lasting influence on behavior and learning.