What Is the Main Idea of Deism

question 66

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of deism?

• A)It posits that religion is fairy tales to frighten the superstitious.
• B)It suggests that if God exists, he has no interest in the world.
• C)It argues that God created the universe, but has no direct involvement in it.
• D)It suggests that a transcendent spirit controls every event.
• E)It argues that praying matters.

---

Definitions:

Positive Consequences

Outcomes or results of an action that are beneficial or desirable, encouraging the repetition of the behavior that led to them.

Positive Reinforcement

A method of strengthening desired behavior by offering motivating incentives or rewards when the behavior is exhibited.

Extinction

A reinforcement contingency in which a behavior is followed by the absence of any consequence, thereby reducing the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated in the same or similar situations.

Negative Reinforcement

A type of conditioning where an undesirable outcome or event is removed following a behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior's occurrence in the future.