Question 1

Why,in part,does a greater degree of tension exist with the larger society for the Jehovah's Witnesses than for the Seventh-Day Adventists?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Jehovah's Witnesses have merged with the larger society to a greater extent as a result of the hospitals, colleges, schools, and businesses they have built.
B)  The Jehovah's Witnesses have held onto their original apocalyptic vision more stringently.
C)  The boundaries surrounding the Jehovah's Witnesses have become more permeable than those surrounding the Seventh-Day Adventists
D)  The behavioral requirements for members of the Jehovah's Witnesses have become less rigid over time.
E)  The Jehovah's Witnesses have changed more over time than the Seventh-Day Adventists. B

Question 2

Explain why there is a greater level of tension between the Jehovah's Witnesses and the larger society,than the Seventh-Day Adventists and the larger society.In your answer,refer to specific characteristics of these religious groups and how these groups have changed over time.

Accepted Answer

The greater level of tension between Jehovah's Witnesses and the larger society, compared to Seventh-Day Adventists, can be attributed to specific characteristics of these religious groups and how they have changed over time.

Jehovah's Witnesses are known for their strict adherence to their beliefs and practices, including their refusal to participate in military service, salute the flag, or accept blood transfusions. These beliefs often put them at odds with the larger society, leading to tension and conflict. Additionally, Jehovah's Witnesses are known for their door-to-door evangelism, which can be seen as intrusive by some members of the larger society.

On the other hand, Seventh-Day Adventists, while also holding unique beliefs and practices, have generally been more integrated into the larger society. They are known for their emphasis on health and wellness, including a vegetarian diet and abstinence from alcohol and tobacco. This focus on healthy living has often been more accepted and even embraced by the larger society.

Over time, Jehovah's Witnesses have maintained a strict and unwavering stance on their beliefs and practices, leading to continued tension with the larger society. In contrast, Seventh-Day Adventists have adapted and evolved in some ways, such as their approach to evangelism and their engagement with the broader community, which has helped to reduce tension and foster better understanding.

In conclusion, the greater level of tension between Jehovah's Witnesses and the larger society, compared to Seventh-Day Adventists, can be attributed to the specific beliefs and practices of these religious groups and how they have changed (or not changed) over time.

Question 3

In the social control of cults,those groups that emphasize their concern that cults utilize the "wrong" interpretation of the Bible are called

Accepted Answer

A)  cult awareness groups.
B)  anti-cult groups.
C)  counter-cult groups.
D)  cult control groups.
E)  cult awareness groups and anti-cult groups. C

Question 4

Population prevention approaches are effective at controlling both university binge drinking and scientific misconduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Deviance in science

Accepted Answer

A)  typically results in severe sanctions.
B)  occurs, in part, because of the pressure to publish, according to the iceberg theory.
C)  is likely to be detected, because of the nature of the peer review process.
D)  has declined since 1980, according to recent research
E)  is extremely rare, due to the normative structure of science.

Question 6

In practice,the Alberta Eugenics Board attached the label of "mental defective" to people with low IQs,people who had "immoral" lifestyles,immigrants who were unable to speak English,and even young women who were gang-raped.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A belief is something thought to be true,regardless of whether it is supported by scientific evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A large religion that is well established and has formalized rituals is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  An ecclesia
B)  A church
C)  A sect
D)  A cult
E)  A denomination

Question 9

In a survey of 3,200 medical researchers,approximately what proportion admitted to engaging in at least 1 of 10 "serious" forms of scientific misconduct?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 1%
B)  10%
C)  30%
D)  50%
E)  80%

Question 10

The level of tension with the larger society that is experienced by a particular sect is determined by

Accepted Answer

A)  the level of antagonism that the sect feels for society.
B)  the size of the sect.
C)  the level of organization that exists within the sect.
D)  whether the sect has broken away from a Christian or non-Christian church.
E)  the number of societies within which the sect maintains a presence.

Question 11

Which of the following statements about the child-savers is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protestant theology served as the foundation for their efforts
B)  the efforts of the child-savers were directed primarily at the upper socioeconomic classes
C)  popular discourse at the time defined upper class parents as inherently immoral
D)  popular discourse at the time included the assumption that the inherent morality of the working classes meant that working class norms and values should be adopted by everyone in society
E)  they struggled to prevent child abuse and neglect from being criminalized

Question 12

In contemporary Canadian society, _____________________is the primary creator of society's dominant moral code,by which "deviance" and "normality" are judged

Accepted Answer

A)  religion
B)  individual belief
C)  science
D)  public opinion
E)  government

Question 13

Briefly describe the difference between belief systems as deviance vs.belief systems as social typers of deviance.Differentiate between religion and scientific beliefs by providing an example for each.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of the following statements about religious belief systems is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  religious belief systems proclaim "truth", just as scientific belief systems proclaim "truth"
B)  sociological analyses of religious belief systems try to disprove particular beliefs rather than prove particular beliefs
C)  Karl Marx claimed that the only way to find "truth" was through religion
D)  beliefs are things that someone thinks are "true" (whether they are actually true or not) , but belief systems are sets of interrelated beliefs that have been proven to be "true"
E)  religious belief systems no longer have any significant influence in modern state systems

Question 15

Describe how residential schooling is an illustration of the blurring of boundaries between religious and political belief systems.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Using specific examples,explain the notion of religion as deviance.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

All of the religions in the world were once cults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In a survey of more than 2,000 researchers,what proportion of incidents of scientific misconduct of which they were personally aware,had been reported to someone?

Accepted Answer

A)  approximately 90%
B)  approximately 66%
C)  approximately 50%
D)  approximately 33%
E)  approximately 10%

Question 19

Examine the two ways that the social typing process can be applied to deviance within the context of religion.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Estimates are that more than half of Aboriginal children in residential schools were physically or sexually abused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: What Do You Believe Religion, science, and Deviance

Why,in part,does a greater degree of tension exist with the larger society for the Jehovah's Witnesses than for the Seventh-Day Adventists?

Explain why there is a greater level of tension between the Jehovah's Witnesses and the larger society,than the Seventh-Day Adventists and the larger society.In your answer,refer to specific characteristics of these religious groups and how these groups have changed over time.

In the social control of cults,those groups that emphasize their concern that cults utilize the "wrong" interpretation of the Bible are called

Population prevention approaches are effective at controlling both university binge drinking and scientific misconduct.

Deviance in science

In practice,the Alberta Eugenics Board attached the label of "mental defective" to people with low IQs,people who had "immoral" lifestyles,immigrants who were unable to speak English,and even young women who were gang-raped.

A belief is something thought to be true,regardless of whether it is supported by scientific evidence.

A large religion that is well established and has formalized rituals is known as:

In a survey of 3,200 medical researchers,approximately what proportion admitted to engaging in at least 1 of 10 "serious" forms of scientific misconduct?

The level of tension with the larger society that is experienced by a particular sect is determined by

Which of the following statements about the child-savers is true?

In contemporary Canadian society, _____________________is the primary creator of society's dominant moral code,by which "deviance" and "normality" are judged

Briefly describe the difference between belief systems as deviance vs.belief systems as social typers of deviance.Differentiate between religion and scientific beliefs by providing an example for each.

Which of the following statements about religious belief systems is true?

Describe how residential schooling is an illustration of the blurring of boundaries between religious and political belief systems.

Using specific examples,explain the notion of religion as deviance.

All of the religions in the world were once cults.

In a survey of more than 2,000 researchers,what proportion of incidents of scientific misconduct of which they were personally aware,had been reported to someone?

Examine the two ways that the social typing process can be applied to deviance within the context of religion.

Estimates are that more than half of Aboriginal children in residential schools were physically or sexually abused.