Question 1

Why is caffeine prohibited or restricted by many religions?&#10;A) It has addictive properties.&#10;B) It is harmful to one's health.&#10;C) It changes the heart rate.&#10;D) It interferes with fertility.

Accepted Answer

Caffeine is often restricted by religions due to its addictive properties, which can lead to dependency and distract from spiritual practices.

Question 2

What group uses the hallucinogenic peyote as part of their spiritual ceremonies?&#10;A) Hispanics&#10;B) American Indians&#10;C) Hindus&#10;D) Scientologists

Accepted Answer

American Indians use peyote as part of their spiritual ceremonies.

Question 3

Religious beliefs significantly influence all of the following practices except:&#10;A) Abortion&#10;B) End-of-life decisions&#10;C) Medication doses&#10;D) Organ donation

Accepted Answer

Medication doses are typically determined by medical guidelines and patient-specific factors rather than religious beliefs.

Question 4

A set of actions that are usually structured and have symbolic value or meaning.&#10;A) Religions&#10;B) Rituals&#10;C) Traditions&#10;D) None of these

Accepted Answer

Rituals are a set of actions that are often structured and carry symbolic value or meaning, typically performed in a specific sequence.

Question 5

People from Puerto Rico may place a bracelet on the wrist of a baby to ward off:&#10;A) colds&#10;B) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome&#10;C) evil eye&#10;D) bad luck

Accepted Answer

In Puerto Rican culture, it is common to place a bracelet on a baby's wrist to protect them from the evil eye, which is believed to be caused by envy or negative energy from others.

Question 6

When a woman does not speak or make sounds when in labor.&#10;A) Stoic birth&#10;B) Silent birth&#10;C) Quiet birth&#10;D) Mute birth

Accepted Answer

Silent birth refers to the practice of minimizing noise and talking during childbirth, often associated with certain beliefs or practices.

Question 7

Religious practices may lead people to not take medications when fasting.

Accepted Answer

Some religious practices involve fasting, during which adherents may choose to abstain from taking medications, believing it to be part of their spiritual discipline.

Question 8

Circumstances exist where religion can negatively impact health.

Accepted Answer

Religion can negatively impact health if it discourages medical treatment, promotes harmful practices, or causes stress and anxiety due to strict adherence to beliefs.

Question 9

A ritual can occur frequently or at long intervals, and it can occur in private or in public.

Accepted Answer

Rituals are characterized by their repetitive nature and can vary in frequency and setting, occurring both privately and publicly.

Deck 5: Religion, Rituals, and Health