How Many Mass Extinctions Have Been Identified During the History

question 28

Multiple Choice

How many mass extinctions have been identified during the history of life on Earth?

• A)five
• B)six
• C)four
• D)one
• E)none

Understand key sociological terms and their applications to religious studies.

Recognize how religious beliefs and practices function in personal coping strategies and social cohesion.

Grasp the impact of religious pluralism and inclusiveness in contemporary society.

Understand the concept of secularization and its impact on the influence of religious institutions.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.