Matching: the Letter of the Correct Definition Is Given in the Space

question 4

Multiple Choice

Matching: The letter of the correct definition is given in the space provided.
-Commemorative

• A) A ritual that asks favors of God or gods.
• B) A ritual that causes changes in nature, ourselves or even God, and may work like magic.
• C) A ritual that enacts a hoped-for relationship between humans and spirits.
• D) A ritual that primarily changes the internal or spiritual state of the participant.
• E) A ritual that recalls and celebrates a major event in a religion's history.

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically showing improved performance on simple or well-rehearsed tasks.

Reciting

Speaking aloud from memory, often practiced with poems, speeches, or other text materials.

Improved Performance

The enhancement of one's ability to execute a task or activity better than before, often through practice, training, or other interventions.

Group Polarization

The enhancement of a group’s prevailing inclinations through discussion within the group.