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What is the primary focus of the psychology of religion?

• Proving the existence of God

• Studying how psychological factors influence religious beliefs and practices

• Comparing the validity of different religions

• Promoting atheism

According to Viktor Frankl, what is the central human drive that religion helps address?

• The need for power

• The search for meaning

• The desire for social status

• The avoidance of pain

Which psychological need does 'God-control' satisfy?

• Need for achievement

• Need for predictability and control

• Need for sensory stimulation

• Need for aggression

The cognitive search for meaning in religion is closely tied to:

• Attribution theory

• Operant conditioning

• Social loafing

• Cognitive dissonance

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of religion's psychological function?

• Cognitive (understanding the world)

• Motivational (providing control)

• Social (fostering belonging)

• Economic (generating wealth)

According to the course, what percentage of the global population identifies as religious?

• 65%

• 84%

• 72%

• 91%

Which of the following is a psychological benefit of religion?

• Increased in-group bias

• Improved self-control and empathy

• Reduced need for social interaction

• Higher tolerance for uncertainty

The motivational search for meaning in religion is primarily about:

• Finding logical explanations for life events

• Gaining a sense of control over outcomes

• Building social networks

• Memorizing religious texts

Which of the following is a direct claim of religion's role in meaning-making?

• Religion provides scientific explanations for natural phenomena.

• Religion offers accessibility to unachievable concepts (e.g., heaven).

• Religion eliminates the need for social relationships.

• Religion replaces the need for psychological therapy.

The social search for meaning in religion fulfills which fundamental psychological principle?

• The need to belong

• The need for cognitive closure

• The need for extrinsic motivation

• The need for sensory stimulation