Why Have People Such as Guthrie and Tomasello Argued That

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why have people such as Guthrie and Tomasello argued that theory-of-mind is relevant to understanding certain aspects of religion?

• A) It explains the pro-social element of religious groups.
• B) It explains the tendency to attribute mental states to God(s)
• C) It explains the ritualistic aspects of religion.
• D) It explains why religion spreads.

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