What are orientations when do they usually occur?

o·ri·en·ta·tion

/ˌôrēənˈtāSH(ə)n/Submit

\\ noun //  the determination of the relative position of something or someone (especially oneself).

Orientation typically occurs over a short period of time at the beginning of socialization

Orientation typically occurs over a period of time at the of socialization

were at first enthusiastic in support of the revolution. however, over time divisions of opinion became apparent between federalists and anti-federalists

abraham lincoln