Which Statement Is NOT True of the Jesuit Order

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the Jesuit order?

• A)It had many similarities to a medieval military order.
• B)Its followers abandoned rational discourse in order to convert through emotional appeals.
• C)It maintained a very early missionary presence in the Far East.
• D)It owed allegiance to the pope, not to local bishops.
• E)It was successful at converting much of Poland from Protestantism to Catholicism.

---

Definitions:

Persuasion Process

The act or method of influencing someone's beliefs, attitudes, intentions, motivations, or behaviors through argument, reasoning, or appeal.

Asch's Studies

A series of experiments led by Solomon Asch in the 1950s demonstrating the power of conformity in groups, where individuals often agreed with incorrect majority opinions.

Standard Line

Often refers to a commonly accepted benchmark or norm within a given context, such as manufacturing, testing, or evaluating outcomes.

Credibility

The quality or power of inspiring belief; how trustworthy or believable a person, organization, or piece of information is perceived to be.