Lester Grew Up in a Bireligious Household in Which One

question 36

Multiple Choice

Lester grew up in a bireligious household in which one parent was Catholic and one was Muslim.Lester has borrowed elements of each religion in his everyday life.When he sees the Christian symbols in his home,he begins thinking about the Bible,and when he sees the Muslim artifacts,he begins thinking about the Koran.This is an example of

• A) different situations priming different norms.
• B) different people changing his situation.
• C) different situations priming different parts of the same person.
• D) the same situation priming different parts of the person.

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Definitions:

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