A cult is the only type of religious organization discussed in the text that does not draw upon the beliefs of other religious organizations in some way.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2Ritzer's concept of the McDonaldization of society is analogous to Weber's concept of ____.
a. oligarchy
b. in-groups
c. out-groups
d. the iron cage of rationality
e. the ideal-type method
Question 3A church in the sociological sense is essentially the same thing as a denomination.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4Max Weber feared that bureaucracy would spread into all areas of life where it would create a dehumanizing environment. He used the term ____ for this dangerous consequence of bureaucracy.
a. oligarchy
b. the iron cage of rationality
c. Parkinson's law
d. Murphy's law
e. the Peter Principle
Question 5Religion influences society, but society does not influence religion.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6In The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith identifies ____ as the source of wealth for a nation.
a. a highly specialized division of labor
b. written rules and regulations
c. impartial personnel selection
d. capital accumulation
e. modern technology
Question 7Religion is always a conservative force against social change.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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