The Shakers were formed by departing from the Society of Friends (the Quakers). Shakers retain some Quaker practices, such as simplicity of dress and a belief in pacifism, but have departed from Quaker religious philosophy. Shakers are best described as a(n)

A. extremist group.
B. church.
C. cult.
D. sect.


Answer: D

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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__________ is the process by which we become aware of ourselves as part of a group, learning how to communicate with others as well as the behavior expected of us

A) Predestination B) Socialization C) Identification D) Tabula rasa

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