Question 1

What is the definition of "secularization"?

Accepted Answer

A)   the division of power between the state and the church
B)   the decline in church attendance
C)   the decline in religious belonging and believing C

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

A)   experiment
B)   survey
C)   case study B

Question 3

What is the effect of sudden, high intensity insecurities (such as terrorist attacks) on the religiosity of individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)   they will produce only long- term (and no short-term)  increases in religiosity
B)   they won't affect the religiosity of individuals at all
C)   they will produce immediate, short- term increases in religiosity C

Question 4

Religions can prescribe social norms that specify how people should live in order to honor the divine power(s). These norms are often considered:

Accepted Answer

A)   profane
B)   sacred
C)   objective

Question 5

What is meant by religiosity? The degree to which:

Accepted Answer

A)   a person lives in accordance to the beliefs and values of a religious group
B)   an individual is involved in a religious group and adheres to its beliefs and values
C)   an individual adheres to religious beliefs and values

Question 6

What is meant by 'religious stickiness '?

Accepted Answer

A)   religions are as old as Homo sapiens
B)   religions tend to be stable over time and geographical areas
C)   individuals fear social sactions if they do not follow the religion of their group

Question 7

It is argued that when societies become more modern, religiosity declines. Which processes are indicative of modernization?

Accepted Answer

A)   rationalization and socio-economic progress
B)   rationalization and technological progress
C)   rationalization and industrialization

Exam 13: Religion