Religions Share Certain Characteristics with Ideologies,but They Differ in That

question 42

Multiple Choice

Religions share certain characteristics with ideologies,but they differ in that ideologies focus mostly on

• A)the material world.
• B)the metaphysical world.
• C)the imagined world.
• D)the spiritual world.

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Definitions:

Defensive Self-esteem

A form of self-esteem characterized by a fragile sense of self that is highly sensitive to perceived criticism or threat.

Social-cognitive Theories

Theories that emphasize the role of cognitive processes in understanding social behavior, including how we interpret, analyze, and remember information about others and our social interactions.

Psychodynamic Theories

A framework in psychology that emphasizes the role of unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.

Trait Theories

The study of human personality focused on identifying and measuring the stable characteristics that distinguish one individual from another.