Question 1

Collette has a belief in God without any proof or evidence.Collette exemplifies which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the sacred 
B)  ritualism 
C)  faith 
D)  the profane 
A)  the sacred 
B)  ritualism 
C)  faith 
D)  the profane C

Question 2

Discuss the seven steps that lead people to convert to nontraditional religious movements.

Accepted Answer

Intensive interaction with Divine Precepts members.The Divine Precepts recognized the importance of this interaction and encouraged those who had verbally converted to move into a shared residence with other group members.This helped secure converts' total commitment to the movement.

Question 3

Outline the key assumptions of the functionalist perspective on religion.

Accepted Answer

Durkheim considered religion to be essential to the maintenance of society.Religion performs three important functions: (1)providing meaning and purpose to life; (2)promoting social cohesion; and (3)providing social control and support for government.Weber believed that religion could lead to positive change in society.His main example was the way in which he believed the religious teachings of Calvinist Protestantism led to the rise of capitalism.

Question 4

In a children's story,a famous thunderstorm that wreaked havoc and damaged the entire town is described by locals as a "mystifying event of nature." In which category of religion do their beliefs belong?

Accepted Answer

A)  transcendent idealism 
B)  animism 
C)  theism 
D)  simple supernaturalism 
A)  transcendent idealism 
B)  animism 
C)  theism 
D)  simple supernaturalism

Question 5

Religious diversity in Canada has led to increased church influence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is a likely outcome of increased religiosity?

Accepted Answer

A)  health benefits 
B)  reduction in crime and delinquency 
C)  shorter marriages 
D)  more sects,cults,and churches 
A)  health benefits 
B)  reduction in crime and delinquency 
C)  shorter marriages 
D)  more sects,cults,and churches

Question 7

Suppose you adopt a Weberian stance on religion for a debate in class.Which argument are you most likely to make?

Accepted Answer

A)  Religion could be a catalyst to producing social change. 
B)  Religion retards social change. 
C)  Religion serves no function in society. 
D)  Religion may serve either a priestly or a prophetic function. 
A)  Religion could be a catalyst to producing social change. 
B)  Religion retards social change. 
C)  Religion serves no function in society. 
D)  Religion may serve either a priestly or a prophetic function.

Question 8

What are the Moonies?

Accepted Answer

The religious movement started by Rev.Su

Question 9

Which perspective portrays followers as consumers who shop around for the best theologies,practices,and communities to meet their needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  neoliberalism 
B)  Calvinism 
C)  rational choice 
D)  postmodernism 
A)  neoliberalism 
B)  Calvinism 
C)  rational choice 
D)  postmodernism

Question 10

Lisa is looking at religion from a micro perspective.She wants to analyze how teenagers who are not religiously affiliated choose to join a church.Which two perspectives could work with this project?

Accepted Answer

A)  symbolic interactionist or rational choice 
B)  feminist or postmodern 
C)  conflict or functionalist 
D)  feminist or symbolic interactionist 
A)  symbolic interactionist or rational choice 
B)  feminist or postmodern 
C)  conflict or functionalist 
D)  feminist or symbolic interactionist

Question 11

Religious people have higher birthrates than those who are not religious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Tom argues that religion is necessary for the overall stability of society because it helps people cope with job loss.Which theoretical perspective is Tom using?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  postmodern 
A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  postmodern

Question 13

Currently,Protestants are the largest religious group in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to Marx,how does religion provide a source of complacency

Accepted Answer

A)  Members of the lower classes believe they will be rewarded for their suffering and misery in this life in the afterlife. 
B)  Members of the lower classes come to believe they have common interests with the dominant class. 
C)  Members of the lower classes come to believe that their religion will make them happy and fulfilled. 
D)  Members of the lower classes come to believe that their religion is changing the world for the better. 
A)  Members of the lower classes believe they will be rewarded for their suffering and misery in this life in the afterlife. 
B)  Members of the lower classes come to believe they have common interests with the dominant class. 
C)  Members of the lower classes come to believe that their religion will make them happy and fulfilled. 
D)  Members of the lower classes come to believe that their religion is changing the world for the better.

Question 15

Stephanie believes in truth and tolerance but not a god.What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  theism 
B)  simple supernaturalism 
C)  nontheistic religion 
D)  polytheism 
A)  theism 
B)  simple supernaturalism 
C)  nontheistic religion 
D)  polytheism

Question 16

Suppose you have a discussion with a classmate in sociology who has identified himself as a conflict theorist.Which of the following arguments is he likely to make?

Accepted Answer

A)  Religion provides opportunities to challenge social injustice. 
B)  Religion justifies the status quo. 
C)  Religion helps people cope with illness. 
D)  Religion means different things to different people. 
A)  Religion provides opportunities to challenge social injustice. 
B)  Religion justifies the status quo. 
C)  Religion helps people cope with illness. 
D)  Religion means different things to different people.

Question 17

Your Introduction to Sociology professor believes that religion,as a social institution,is necessary for the maintenance of society.Whose argument does this most resemble?

Accepted Answer

A)  Émile Durkheim 
B)  Max Weber 
C)  Talcott Parsons 
D)  Robert Merton 
A)  Émile Durkheim 
B)  Max Weber 
C)  Talcott Parsons 
D)  Robert Merton

Question 18

The inequality women experience as a result of the patriarchal nature of religion is best analyzed by the feminist perspective and which other perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict 
B)  postmodern 
C)  Calvinist 
D)  rational choice 
A)  conflict 
B)  postmodern 
C)  Calvinist 
D)  rational choice

Question 19

Which term best describes the belief that plants,animals,or other elements of the natural world are endowed with spirits or life forces that have an impact on events in society?

Accepted Answer

A)  anthropomorphism 
B)  zoology 
C)  animism 
D)  monotheism 
A)  anthropomorphism 
B)  zoology 
C)  animism 
D)  monotheism

Question 20

Through prayer,Kevin is able to cope with the death of his brother.Which function of religion is Kevin experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  giving meaning to life 
B)  providing social cohesion 
C)  giving a sense of belonging 
D)  providing social control 
A)  giving meaning to life 
B)  providing social cohesion 
C)  giving a sense of belonging 
D)  providing social control

Exam 17: Religion

Collette has a belief in God without any proof or evidence.Collette exemplifies which of the following?

Discuss the seven steps that lead people to convert to nontraditional religious movements.

Outline the key assumptions of the functionalist perspective on religion.

In a children's story,a famous thunderstorm that wreaked havoc and damaged the entire town is described by locals as a "mystifying event of nature." In which category of religion do their beliefs belong?

Religious diversity in Canada has led to increased church influence.

Which of the following is a likely outcome of increased religiosity?

Suppose you adopt a Weberian stance on religion for a debate in class.Which argument are you most likely to make?

What are the Moonies?

Which perspective portrays followers as consumers who shop around for the best theologies,practices,and communities to meet their needs?

Lisa is looking at religion from a micro perspective.She wants to analyze how teenagers who are not religiously affiliated choose to join a church.Which two perspectives could work with this project?

Religious people have higher birthrates than those who are not religious.

Tom argues that religion is necessary for the overall stability of society because it helps people cope with job loss.Which theoretical perspective is Tom using?

Currently,Protestants are the largest religious group in Canada.

According to Marx,how does religion provide a source of complacency

Stephanie believes in truth and tolerance but not a god.What is this an example of?

Suppose you have a discussion with a classmate in sociology who has identified himself as a conflict theorist.Which of the following arguments is he likely to make?

Your Introduction to Sociology professor believes that religion,as a social institution,is necessary for the maintenance of society.Whose argument does this most resemble?

The inequality women experience as a result of the patriarchal nature of religion is best analyzed by the feminist perspective and which other perspective?

Which term best describes the belief that plants,animals,or other elements of the natural world are endowed with spirits or life forces that have an impact on events in society?

Through prayer,Kevin is able to cope with the death of his brother.Which function of religion is Kevin experiencing?

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