Which of the Following Statements Regarding Religion and Parenting Is

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding religion and parenting is NOT true?

• A)Adolescents who have a positive relationship with their parents are likely to adopt their parents' religious affiliation.
• B)Children and adolescents tend to adopt the religious teachings of their parents.
• C)Mothers are more influential than fathers in religious development of their children.
• D)Adolescents who have a positive relationship with their parents are more likely to seek a religion that is different from their parents' religion.

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their actual feelings or desires, often due to guilt or fear.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals to cope with reality and maintain a self-image, often unconsciously to avoid distressing feelings or thoughts.

Denouncing Homosexuality

Publicly declaring homosexuality to be wrong or immoral, often seen in contexts of cultural, religious, or political opposition.

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously blocks unwanted thoughts, desires, or memories from conscious awareness.