What Categories Do Sociologists Generally Divide Religious Groups Into

question 11

Multiple Choice

What categories do sociologists generally divide religious groups into?

• A) cults, denominations, and sects
• B) churches, denominations, and sects
• C) denominations, ecclesia, and state sponsors
• D) state sponsors, churches, and markets

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Definitions:

Squeezes

Application of pressure or force to compress something.

Phallic Stage

The third stage in Freud’s psychosexual stages, occurring from about 3 to 6 years of age, in which the child discovers sexual feelings.

Marked Attachment

A strong emotional and physical bond developed between a child and a caregiver, pivotal for the child's personal development.

Opposite Sex

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