AQA A Level · Sociology 7192

Beliefs: ideology, science and religion: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 3 written questions with worked solutions. All on Beliefs: ideology, science and religion.

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Question 1

1 mark

What did Bronisław Malinowski argue was the main function of religion during life crises, such as a death in the family?

Question 2

1 mark

Heelas (1996) identifies two common themes within New Age movements. One is 'detraditionalisation'; what is the second key theme?

Question 3

1 mark

According to Lyotard and other postmodernists, how has the status of science changed in contemporary society?

Question 4

1 mark

According to Functionalist sociologists like Parsons, what is the term for the process where religion loses some of its traditional functions—such as education or social welfare—as they are taken over by specialized institutions?

Question 5

1 mark

According to Ernst Troeltsch, which type of religious organization is typically characterized by its tension with wider society, a claim to a monopoly on the religious truth, and a demand for high levels of commitment from its members?

Question 6

2 marks

Define the concept of 'secularisation' as used by sociologists like Bryan Wilson.

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Question 7

4 marks

What is the difference between a closed belief system and an open belief system, according to Robin Horton?

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Question 8

4 marks

Explain how postmodernists view the growth of 'New Age Movements' and spiritual shopping in the contemporary world. In your answer, refer to how these movements differ from traditional religious organisations like churches or denominations.

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