Jacob used to be very attached to his old and comfortable recliner during his years as a student. Now, with a steady job and a new home, Jacob no longer likes or needs the recliner. He left it in his attic for months before finally giving it away to a thrift shop. This scenario illustrates the _____ of a special belonging.
A) divestment ritual
B) actual identity schema
C) grooming ritual
D) ideal identity schema
E) possession ritual

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The scenario describes Jacob's process of letting go of his attachment to the recliner and ultimately divesting himself of it by giving it away to a thrift shop. This process is known as a divestment ritual in which an individual relinquishes ownership or attachment to a special belonging.

Jacob Used to Be Very Attached to His Old and Comfortable