A Novice Born-Again Christian Attends a Charismatic Prayer Group

question 7

Multiple Choice

A novice born-again Christian attends a charismatic prayer group.The small group stands to pray,then someone starts to speak in tongues,and the whole group starts singing in unison.The novice feels a transcendent presence.Which term applies to this social phenomenon?

• A) collective sacredness
• B) collective projection
• C) collective effervescence
• D) collective delusion

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Definitions:

Observable Behaviors

Observable behaviors refer to actions or reactions of an organism or system that can be noticed, measured, and recorded by an observer.

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective focusing on how people use symbols to create meaning and how these meanings shape social interaction and society.

Pragmatism

A philosophical tradition that considers thought to be a tool for prediction, problem solving, and action, emphasizing practical consequences and real effects.

Dynamic Processes

Processes that are characterized by constant change, activity, or progress within a social or natural context.