Weber Remarked on How, by the End of the 1900s

question 45

Multiple Choice

Weber remarked on how, by the end of the 1900s, the world had turned away from religious authority and towards science and other forms of rationalism. The world, he wrote, had become disenchanted. These observations formed the basis of which of the following theses?

• A) the rationalization thesis
• B) the demystification thesis
• C) the secularization thesis
• D) the profanity thesis

---

Definitions:

Behavioral Activation

A therapy technique that focuses on engaging individuals in activities that are likely to elicit positive reinforcement thus improving mood and reducing depression.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing unhealthy thinking patterns to improve emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies.

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities.

Equivalent Outcomes

A concept suggesting that different therapeutic approaches may yield similar results.