Cults Sometimes Engage in Practices (E

question 63

Multiple Choice

Cults sometimes engage in practices (e.g., suicide or polygamy) that are in direct opposition to U.S. cultural values. Considering this, cults may be defined as a ______.

• A) subculture
• B) reference group
• C) counterculture
• D) material culture

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Definitions:

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that describes the size and direction of a relationship between two variables.

Variables

Elements, features, or factors that are likely to vary or change within the context of a scientific experiment or study.

Coefficient of Correlation

A numerical measure that captures the direction and degree of a linear relationship between two variables.

Relationship

A connection, association, or involvement between two or more individuals, which can be social, romantic, professional, or familial.