Theism Is the ________; Examples of It Include ________

question 41

Multiple Choice

Theism is the ________; examples of it include ________.

• A) belief in a difference between the sacred and the profane; holy books and holy water
• B) belief that spirits are present in the natural world; totemism and shamanism
• C) adherence to ethical principles; Taoism and Buddhism
• D) worship of a god or gods; Hinduism and Islam

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Definitions:

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics and behaviors that define an individual and distinguish them from others.

Twin Study

A research method in genetics and psychology that compares the similarities between monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins to understand the influence of genetics versus environment on traits and behaviors.

Birth Order

The chronological order of sibling births in a family, which is often theorized to influence personality development and behaviors of individuals.

Morningness-Eveningness

A characteristic of individuals that refers to their preference for mornings or evenings in terms of peak alertness and activity.