Which of the Following Statements About Formal Religious Involvement During

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about formal religious involvement during adolescence is true?

• A) Formal religious involvement declines during adolescence.
• B) Formal religious involvement increases during adolescence.
• C) Nearly 70 percent of U.S. adolescents attend church on a weekly basis.
• D) Many young people change religious denominations during high school or college.

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