William James Maintained That the Primary Focus of the Psychology

question 21

Multiple Choice

William James maintained that the primary focus of the psychology of religion and of religion itself should be:

• A)history of religious studies.
• B)social role of religion.
• C)religious experience of individuals.
• D)importance of religious institutions.

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Definitions:

Social Psychological

Pertaining to the scientific study of how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts.

Social Categorization

The process of classifying people into groups based on shared characteristics such as nationality, race, or gender.

Out-Group Homogeneity Bias

The perception that members of an out-group are more similar to each other than they actually are or compared to the members of the in-group.

Hypothetical Elderly

A constructed scenario or population involving older adults used to explore theoretical outcomes or behaviors.