Anthropologists Are Primarily Interested in What Aspect of Religion

question 47

Multiple Choice

Anthropologists are primarily interested in what aspect of religion?

• A) analyzing religion's ultimate truth or falsity
• B) capturing religious expression and making it come alive for others
• C) validating others' religious beliefs
• D) documenting all shamanic and folk traditions

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Definitions:

Collectivist

Describing cultures or individuals who prioritize group goals and interdependence over personal goals and independence.

Individualist

A person who prioritizes personal goals over group goals, emphasizing independence and self-reliance.

Zajonc's Drive Theory

A psychological theory suggesting the presence of others (an audience) increases arousal, which can enhance the performance of well-learned tasks but impede the performance on complex or new tasks.

Social Facilitation

The phenomenon whereby an individual's performance improves when they are in the presence of others, typically due to increased arousal.