As Science Has Pushed Back the Boundaries of Religious Explanation

question 58

Multiple Choice

As science has pushed back the boundaries of religious explanation, and as democracy has assumed authority in the state through the rule of law, pushing church authority further into the background, sociologists have hypothesized a thesis for the church's waning influence. Which of the following terms best frames this theoretical concept?

• A) atheism thesis
• B) reformation thesis
• C) scientific thesis
• D) secularization thesis

Discuss the history and evolution of the treatment of mental illness, including moral treatment and the shift towards custodial care.

Understand the role of social stressors in mental illness and how they intersect with class, gender, and race.

Explore the concept of total institutions and their impact on mental illness and treatment.

Recognize the significance of research findings on mental illness, including studies on the prevalence and causes of mental disorders.

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