Tammy Is a Student Who Does Fieldwork in a Low-Income

question 48

Multiple Choice

Tammy is a student who does fieldwork in a low-income neighborhood near her college.She interviews women who say they are very religious but don't go to church.She interprets these data after reading Susan Crawford Sullivan's research,which explains that low-income religious women often don't go to church both because of logistics and because of stigma.Because of this,their religion is:

• A) disingenuous,because religious people must participate in religious organizations.
• B) still important as a source of resilience and meaning.
• C) tenuous,making it impossible to understand whether or not they are likely to remain religious.
• D) more like the religious practice of men in general,having weaker belief.

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Definitions:

Izard's Theory

A psychological framework proposing that humans have a set of innate emotions with specific triggers and expressions, influential in understanding emotional development.

Social Experience

The acquisition of beliefs, values, and behaviors through interaction with others in society.

Self-Awareness

The conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires, often leading to a deeper understanding of oneself.

Self-Conscious Emotions

Emotions that involve reflection on oneself, such as guilt, shame, embarrassment, and pride, often influenced by the perceptions and judgments of others.