Which Statement Is True About Sex Differences in Religious Involvement

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about sex differences in religious involvement and spirituality in late adulthood?

• A) Women are more likely than men to engage in religious activities.
• B) Men are more likely than women to say that religion is very important to them.
• C) Men and women are equally likely to turn to religion for social support.
• D) Men are more likely than women to engage in a personal quest for connectedness with a higher power.

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Definitions:

Aversive Conditioning

A method of behavior modification that involves using unpleasant stimuli to discourage undesirable behaviors.

Negative Transference

A psychological phenomenon where an individual projects feelings of negativity or hostility from past relationships onto a new person, often a therapist.

Behavioral Contracting

A therapy technique involving a written agreement between a therapist and a client outlining behavior change expectations and rewards.

Desensitization

The diminished emotional responsiveness to a negative, aversive or positive stimulus after repeated exposure to it.