Question 1

The sacred realm helps "naturalize" class systems, making them somewhat unquestionable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A religious group that forms in protest against its parent religion is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Ecclesia 
B)  Sect 
C)  Denomination 
D)  Cult 
A)  Ecclesia 
B)  Sect 
C)  Denomination 
D)  Cult B

Question 3

Generally, new religious movements gain legitimacy, become established, and survive for several generations to become denominations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following systems would include the training and appointment of religious authorities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sacred system 
B)  Meaning system 
C)  Structural system 
D)  Friend list 
A)  Sacred system 
B)  Meaning system 
C)  Structural system 
D)  Friend list

Question 5

The Internet has had no impact on religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What did Marx mean by "Religion is the opiate of the masses"?

Accepted Answer

Karl Marx's famous quote, "Religion is t

Question 7

Briefly explain what Émile Durkheim meant by the sacred realm. Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

Émile Durkheim, a prominent sociologist,

Question 8

Briefly describe how individuals learn to become religious. How would a symbolic interactionist view this change?

Accepted Answer

Individuals learn to become religious th

Question 9

According to Max Weber, which of the following is not one of the four elements in the Protestant faith that led to the growth of capitalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Predestination 
B)  Self-denial 
C)  Collectivism 
D)  A calling 
A)  Predestination 
B)  Self-denial 
C)  Collectivism 
D)  A calling

Question 10

The statement "Religion helps individuals feel a sense of belonging and unity with others" most closely reflects:

Accepted Answer

A)  Symbolic interaction theory 
B)  Functionalist theory 
C)  Conflict theory 
D)  Rational choice theory 
A)  Symbolic interaction theory 
B)  Functionalist theory 
C)  Conflict theory 
D)  Rational choice theory

Question 11

Which of the following statements about religion in North America is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  More than half of Americans currently claim no affiliation with any religious tradition. 
B)  Atheism in the United States has increased significantly in the past decade. 
C)  Fewer than 10% of U.S. Christians identify themselves as born again. 
D)  The number of Protestants in the United States has declined in the past three decades. 
A)  More than half of Americans currently claim no affiliation with any religious tradition. 
B)  Atheism in the United States has increased significantly in the past decade. 
C)  Fewer than 10% of U.S. Christians identify themselves as born again. 
D)  The number of Protestants in the United States has declined in the past three decades.

Question 12

Timothy is conducting a qualitative study on the ways that particular religious practices bring families emotionally closer to one another. Timothy is most likely using a _____________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalist 
B)  Conflict 
C)  Rational choice 
D)  Symbolic interactionist 
A)  Functionalist 
B)  Conflict 
C)  Rational choice 
D)  Symbolic interactionist

Question 13

Few countries in the world have official state religions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following do functionalists not view as a social function of religion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social cohesion 
B)  "Blessing" social values and norms 
C)  Distracting individuals from their own status in life 
D)  Maintaining or changing the status quo 
A)  Social cohesion 
B)  "Blessing" social values and norms 
C)  Distracting individuals from their own status in life 
D)  Maintaining or changing the status quo

Question 15

A Pew Foundation study has found that 74% of Americans will change their religious affiliation in their lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to the text, opposition to homosexuality is lowest among U.S. Muslims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Statistically speaking, what would your religion likely be if you were born in South America?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hindu 
B)  Muslim 
C)  Catholic 
D)  Buddhist 
A)  Hindu 
B)  Muslim 
C)  Catholic 
D)  Buddhist

Question 18

Elective affinity is the pattern of belonging to religious groups that espouse values compatible with one's social status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the rational choice theory of religion? Under this theory, what types of religious groups should be most successful and why?

Accepted Answer

The rational choice theory of religion i

Question 20

Everyone who lives in country X is considered to be Buddhist. The religion in country X is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Ecclesia 
B)  Denomination 
C)  Sect 
D)  Cult 
A)  Ecclesia 
B)  Denomination 
C)  Sect 
D)  Cult

The sacred realm helps "naturalize" class systems, making them somewhat unquestionable.

A religious group that forms in protest against its parent religion is known as a(n):

Generally, new religious movements gain legitimacy, become established, and survive for several generations to become denominations.

Which of the following systems would include the training and appointment of religious authorities?

The Internet has had no impact on religion.

What did Marx mean by "Religion is the opiate of the masses"?

Briefly explain what Émile Durkheim meant by the sacred realm. Provide examples.

Briefly describe how individuals learn to become religious. How would a symbolic interactionist view this change?

According to Max Weber, which of the following is not one of the four elements in the Protestant faith that led to the growth of capitalism?

The statement "Religion helps individuals feel a sense of belonging and unity with others" most closely reflects:

Which of the following statements about religion in North America is true?

Timothy is conducting a qualitative study on the ways that particular religious practices bring families emotionally closer to one another. Timothy is most likely using a _____________ perspective.

Few countries in the world have official state religions.

Which of the following do functionalists not view as a social function of religion?

A Pew Foundation study has found that 74% of Americans will change their religious affiliation in their lifetime.

According to the text, opposition to homosexuality is lowest among U.S. Muslims.

Statistically speaking, what would your religion likely be if you were born in South America?

Elective affinity is the pattern of belonging to religious groups that espouse values compatible with one's social status.

What is the rational choice theory of religion? Under this theory, what types of religious groups should be most successful and why?

Everyone who lives in country X is considered to be Buddhist. The religion in country X is a(n):

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Exam 12: Religion: the Social Meaning of Sacred Meaning

The sacred realm helps "naturalize" class systems, making them somewhat unquestionable.

A religious group that forms in protest against its parent religion is known as a(n):

Generally, new religious movements gain legitimacy, become established, and survive for several generations to become denominations.

Which of the following systems would include the training and appointment of religious authorities?

The Internet has had no impact on religion.

What did Marx mean by "Religion is the opiate of the masses"?

Briefly explain what Émile Durkheim meant by the sacred realm. Provide examples.

Briefly describe how individuals learn to become religious. How would a symbolic interactionist view this change?

According to Max Weber, which of the following is not one of the four elements in the Protestant faith that led to the growth of capitalism?

The statement "Religion helps individuals feel a sense of belonging and unity with others" most closely reflects:

Which of the following statements about religion in North America is true?

Timothy is conducting a qualitative study on the ways that particular religious practices bring families emotionally closer to one another. Timothy is most likely using a _____________ perspective.

Few countries in the world have official state religions.

Which of the following do functionalists not view as a social function of religion?

A Pew Foundation study has found that 74% of Americans will change their religious affiliation in their lifetime.

According to the text, opposition to homosexuality is lowest among U.S. Muslims.

Statistically speaking, what would your religion likely be if you were born in South America?

Elective affinity is the pattern of belonging to religious groups that espouse values compatible with one's social status.

What is the rational choice theory of religion? Under this theory, what types of religious groups should be most successful and why?

Everyone who lives in country X is considered to be Buddhist. The religion in country X is a(n):

Sociology: a Unique Way to View the World

Examining the Social World: How Do We Know

Society and Culture: Hardware and Software of Our Social World

Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane

Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work

Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Weirdos, and Folks Like Us

Stratification: Rich and Famousor Rags and Famine

Race and Ethnic Group Stratification: Beyond Us and Them

Gender Stratification: Shehewho Goes First

Family: Partner Taking, People Making, and Contract Breaking

Education: What Are We Learning

Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege

Health Care: an Anatomy of Health and Illness

Population and Urbanization: Living on Planet Earth

The Process of Change: We Can Make a Difference

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