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291. _________ involves a personal journey to understand one’s place in the universe and is less tightly tied to particular beliefs and practices. a. Religion b. Spirituality c. Relativism d. Introspective hedonism 292. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding religious beliefs? a. The majority of adults in most countries do not consider themselves religious. b. Some people believe that religion is an expression of ultimate truths. c. Some people believe that humans construct religious ideas because humans are intelligent enough to appreciate their own mortality. d. Some people pay little or no attention to religious questions. 293. In which of the following countries do more than 50 percent of the adults consider themselves religious? a. Finland b. United States c. Iran d. all of these 294. In which of the following countries do less than 50 percent of the adults consider themselves religious? a. Japan b. United States c. Taiwan d. all of these 295. Which of the following is FALSE regarding religious participation? a. The largest increase in church and synagogue attendance occurs in the 20s and 30s. b. It is common to find a small drop in active participation during the 40s with another drop occurring among elderly adults. c. The magnitude of the gender differences in religious participation has declined over time and is predicted by a change in sex-role attitudes. d. African-Americans are more likely than European-Americans to say that faith is a cornerstone of their lives. 296. Regarding religious practices, women _____________ than men do. a. show more denominational loyalty b. are more likely to believe in life after death c. pray more frequently d. do all of these more 297. Gender differences in religious participation a. have not declined over time. b. are smaller among people with liberal political leanings. c. are explained by women being socialized to be more religious and to take care of their families’ religious needs. d. are predicted by sex-role attitudes. 298. Gender differences in religious participation a. have not declined over time. b. occur among people with liberal political leanings. c. are not predicted by sex-role attitudes. d. are characterized by all of these. 299. Which of the following has/have been shown to be benefits of religious participation? a. Many faith groups encourage their members to abstain or exercise responsibility about alcohol, cigarettes, and risky sexual behavior. b. Worship and religious celebrations provide people with opportunities for social interaction and support, which reduces stress and improves health. c. Religious beliefs help people cope with illnesses and other life challenges by providing them with feelings of control, hope, and a sense of purpose to their lives. d. All of these have been shown to be benefits of religious participation. 300. Once people have married and had children, religiousness is associated with which of the following? a. greater marital satisfaction and somewhat lower divorce rates b. higher ratings of affection for children c. greater parental consistency d. all of these