Much Religious and Ritual Behavior Is Adaptive

question 29

Essay

Much religious and ritual behavior is adaptive.Can you think of cases in which it is not? What does it mean for religion to be maladaptive?

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Definitions:

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics or patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that distinguish individuals from one another.

Adolescence

The transitional stage of growth and development between childhood and adulthood, marked by physical, psychological, and social changes.

Face-to-Face Friendships

Personal relationships that are formed and maintained through in-person interactions, as opposed to digital or virtual means.

High School Friends

Individuals with whom one forms friendships during the years spent in secondary education, often playing significant roles in social and emotional development.