Stark Posited That the Idea of Competition Between Religious Groups

question 51

True/False

Stark posited that the idea of competition between religious groups explains why Catholics in the US (where Catholics are a minority) are more like to attend church than Catholics in Latin America (where Catholics are a majority).

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Definitions:

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and personal responsibility in groups, often leading to disinhibited and impulsive behavior.

Mood Linkage

The phenomenon where individuals' emotional states become synchronized or influenced by the moods and emotions of those around them.

Prior Commitment

The psychological state or condition of being previously dedicated or bound to a particular belief, action, or course of behavior.

Group's Status

The relative standing or prestige of a group within a social or organizational context.