Religion Involves Beliefs and Practices Centered on Claims About the Nature

question 98

Multiple Choice

Religion involves beliefs and practices centered on claims about the nature of reality and _________. ​

• A) moral behavior
• B) materialism
• C) social dominance
• D) egotism

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Definitions:

Mass Society Theory

A perspective in media studies that suggests mass media and its technologies have the power to influence large, undifferentiated audiences uniformly and directly.

Traditional Personal Bonds

Relationships based on long-standing social customs, values, or shared histories, often existing within families or close-knit communities.

Homogenization

The process whereby cultural distinctions among people are diminished over time due to globalization, media influence, or other factors, leading to a uniformity in practices and values.

Emotional Contagion

The phenomenon of experiencing emotions similar to and influenced by those of others around you.