Imogen is part of a group that rejects all conventional beliefs in society and religion. The group promotes vegetarianism, celibacy, and abstinence from drugs, alcohol, and technology. Its activities are aimed at preparation for the apocalypse and comprise bizarre rituals. In this scenario, Imogen is a member of a _____.
A) consortium
B) cult
C) sect
D) clique
E) faction
Question 2Which of the following statements is true of spiritual people?
A) They believe that there is no God.
B) They demonstrate their religious beliefs through religious ways.
C) They are not necessarily religious.
D) They perform the ordinary and everyday activities of life.
E) They have reserved seats in selective universities regardless of their ability.
Question 3_____ refers to the ways people demonstrate their religious beliefs.
A) Tracking
B) Spirituality
C) Secularization
D) Religiosity
E) Credentialism
Question 4Which of the following is a reason for the presence of grade inflation in many colleges and universities?
A) It increases the chances of students' challenging a grade.
B) It increases the credibility of colleges and universities.
C) It reduces the chances of students' cheating in an exam.
D) It decreases student complaints.
E) It increases student attrition.
Question 5In the context of high schools in the United States, which of the following statements is true of Advanced Placement (AP) courses?
A) They are as demanding as college courses.
B) They offer the same content as college courses.
C) They are gatekeeping tools that exclude lower socioeconomic students from higher education.
D) AP courses offer high school students college-level curricula and exams.
E) All public high schools offer AP courses.
Question 6In the context of the U.S. education system, which of the following statements is true of elementary education?
A) The SAT is becoming an increasingly controversial issue in elementary schools.
B) Incompletion of homework does not affect a student's test score.
C) Test scores are valid and reliable measures of teacher effectiveness.
D) A teacher's quality of undergraduate education affects test scores.
E) Test scores are not affected by school funding.
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