Which of the Following Explanations for the Rise in the Number

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explanations for the rise in the number of religious "nones" is not supported by sociological studies?

• A)Cohort replacement
• B)Increasing numbers of individuals are being raised as religious "nones"
• C)Individuals with liberal political identities are becoming alienated from organized religion
• D)Science has replaced religion as the source of truth and wisdom

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Definitions:

Laboriously

In a manner that requires considerable effort and hard work.

Babbling

The child’s first vocalizations that have the sounds of speech.

Consonants

Speech sounds produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract, playing a critical role in the phonetic and phonological aspects of language.

Visual Recognition

Visual recognition is the process by which the brain identifies and interprets what the eyes see, such as recognizing faces, objects, and symbols.