Role strain involves incompatible demands on the part of the roles associated with two different ...

Role strain involves incompatible demands on the part of the roles associated with two different statuses.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

In the study of religion, sociologists
 
  a. evaluate which religions make the most sense to them.
  b. have to give up their own faith to study that of others.
  c. focus on the social aspects that can be measured and observed.
  d. concentrate on spiritual issues.
  e. are only interested in religious items such as sacred artifacts.

Question 3

Culture constrains the choices we have if we are to behave in appropriate ways.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 4

The term for a set of meanings that are attached to a world beyond human observation is ____.
 
  a. a transcendent reality
  b. religiosity
  c. sectarianism
  d. a cult
  e. evangelism

Question 5

Role performance is the same as playacting.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 6

The example of the bat used by Babe Ruth, who set a record for hitting home runs, is used to illustrate the point that
 
  a. what is profane is always profane.
  b. the sacred has no place in the world of sports.
  c. there is no such thing as sacred or profane.
  d. the profane can become sacred, and the sacred can become profane.
  e. sports figures take on a god-like status for fans.