Facing east toward Mecca while saying one's morning prayers is a characteristic of the Muslim religion. This behavior is an example of a religious

A. belief.
B. ritual.
C. experience.
D. totem.


Answer: B

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In recent decades, the movement to allow women to hold leadership positions in churches and synagogues has had __________

a. little success b. enormous success, especially in the more conservative denominations c. some success, especially in the more liberal denominations d. no success whatsoever e. moderate success, but only in the conservative denominations

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The U.S. economy is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes that can be grouped into a few master trends. Which of the following is NOT one of these trends?

a. globalization of markets b. growth in service-sector jobs in the advanced economies c. continued export of manufacturing jobs to regions with lower wage rates d. increasing reliance of families on the incomes of multiple workers e. decreased reliance on specialization

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Research shows that stepchildren tend to achieve less in school than biological children

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The longer elder immigrants are in the United States,

a. the less dependent they are on government social services. b. the less need they have to speak English. c. the more they rely on family social support systems. d. the more peripheral they are to their children’s nuclear families.

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