Which of the Following Is a Negative Social Function of Religion

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a negative social function of religion?

• A) Religion can be a means of creating political momentum for change.
• B) Religion can strengthen social cohesion.
• C) Religion can justify unequal and unfair differences between groups in society.
• D) Religion can be a means of expressing group identity and culture.

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Definitions:

Positive Affect

The experience of pleasurable emotions such as happiness, joy, enthusiasm, and contentment.

Reinforcement

In operant conditioning, a reward that, when applied following a behavior, increases the frequency of that behavior. In classical conditioning, this refers to the pairing of an unconditioned stimulus (such as food) with a conditioned stimulus (such as a bell).

Operant Response

A behavioral response that is influenced by the consequences that follow it, central to B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning theory.

Entity Theory

In Dweck’s theory of motivation, an individual’s belief that abilities are fixed and unchangeable.