People with high levels of ________ religiosity, who view religion as a means to an end, tend to have high levels of prejudice.

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According to research on religious prejudice, people with extrinsic religiosity view religion as a means to an end, such as gaining social status or avoiding punishment. This instrumental view of religion is associated with higher levels of prejudice towards outgroups. In contrast, people with intrinsic religiosity view religion as an end in itself, valuing it for its own sake, and are less likely to be prejudiced towards outgroups. Therefore, the correct answer is B - extrinsic religiosity.

People with High Levels of ________ Religiosity, Who View Religion