The Principal Path to Harmony and Purity in Traditional Shinto

question 33

Multiple Choice

The principal path to harmony and purity in traditional Shinto is through participation in __________.

• A) self-denial
• B) studying and chanting sacred texts
• C) pilgrimages to the Ganges River
• D) rituals
• E) meditation

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Definitions:

Peripheral Route

A term from the Elaboration Likelihood Model of persuasion, referring to when a person is persuaded by something other than the argument or content of a message, such as attractiveness or celebrity endorsement.

Persuasive Argument

Communications designed to convince or influence an audience to accept a specific viewpoint or take a particular action.

Central Route

A method of persuasion that involves deeply processing the content of the message, leading to long-lasting attitude change.

Social Role

The part or behavior expected from an individual in a given context by society, based on their position or status.