What term is used to describe eclectic beliefs and practices that aim to bring an individual to a state of higher consciousness?
a. nature religion
b. First Nation
c. New Age
d. vision quest
c. New Age
Analysis:
a, b & d. Incorrect. New religious movements in the West are widely diverse.
c. Correct. The term "New Age" refers to eclectic beliefs and practices that aim to bring an individual to a state of higher consciousness.
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