Question 1

Religions can prescribe social norms that specify how people should live in order to honor the divine power(s). These norms are often considered:&#10;A) profane&#10;B) sacred&#10;C) objective

Accepted Answer

Social norms prescribed by religions are often considered sacred because they are believed to come from divine powers and are therefore considered to be imbued with spiritual significance and importance. This is in contrast to profane norms, which are mundane or secular in nature. The norms prescribed by religions are also subjective in nature, as they are based on the particular beliefs and values of each religion.

Question 2

What is meant by religiosity? The degree to which:&#10;A) a person lives in accordance to the beliefs and values of a religious group&#10;B) an individual is involved in a religious group and adheres to its beliefs and values&#10;C) an individual adheres to religious beliefs and values

Accepted Answer

Religiosity refers to an individual's involvement in and adherence to the beliefs and values of a religious group. While A and C have some elements of religiosity, they do not fully capture the importance of being part of a religious community and following its teachings.

Question 3

What is meant by 'religious stickiness '?&#10;A) religions are as old as Homo sapiens&#10;B) religions tend to be stable over time and geographical areas&#10;C) individuals fear social sactions if they do not follow the religion of their group

Accepted Answer

Religious stickiness refers to the tendency of religions to remain stable over time and geographical areas. This means that religious beliefs, practices and institutions tend to endure and are resistant to change, which results in the preservation of traditional religious practices and beliefs.

Question 4

Imagine you want to come up with accurate descriptions of the degree of vertical religious transmission in a certain country. What research method is most suitable?&#10;A) experiment&#10;B) survey&#10;C) case study

Accepted Answer

A survey would be the most suitable research method for gathering data on the degree of vertical religious transmission in a certain country as it allows for a large sample size and the ability to ask specific questions about religious beliefs and practices that can be analyzed to measure the extent of transmission from parents to children. An experiment would not be feasible in this scenario as it would be difficult to manipulate and measure religious beliefs and practices for different groups. A case study would only provide information on a specific individual or group and would not be representative of the entire country.

Question 5

What is the definition of &#34;secularization&#34;?&#10;A) the division of power between the state and the church&#10;B) the decline in church attendance&#10;C) the decline in religious belonging and believing

Accepted Answer

Secularization refers to the decline in religious belonging and believing, which may also result in a decline in church attendance. It is not specifically about the division of power between the state and the church.

Question 6

It is argued that when societies become more modern, religiosity declines. Which processes are indicative of modernization?&#10;A) rationalization and socio-economic progress&#10;B) rationalization and technological progress&#10;C) rationalization and industrialization

Accepted Answer

Rationalization is a key process of modernization, as it involves the increasing use of reason and logic in decision-making and social organization. Socio-economic progress is also a key indicator of modernization, as it reflects the increasing complexity and sophistication of a society's economy and social structure.

Question 7

What is the effect of sudden, high intensity insecurities (such as terrorist attacks) on the religiosity of individuals?&#10;A) they will produce only long- term (and no short-term) increases in religiosity&#10;B) they won't affect the religiosity of individuals at all&#10;C) they will produce immediate, short- term increases in religiosity

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that sudden, high intensity insecurities such as terrorist attacks may produce immediate, short-term increases in religiosity. This increase may be due to the need for individuals to find comfort and meaning in the face of perceived threat and uncertainty. However, the effect may not be sustained in the long term.

Deck 13: Religion