Religion & Spirituality
What does polytheistic religion mean?
For double points give me an example of a polytheistic religion.
These believe in a set of multiple Gods which have power over different aspects of life and Earth
ex. Hinduism
At what age in the development stages does death occur?
Any age or stage
What is symbolism?
The use of a mark(s) or character to represent ideas or qualities.
Symbolic meaning attributed to natural objects or facts.
Who developed the theory of psychosocial development?
Erik Erikson
Rules of conduct that govern a person’s behavior, based on external influences.
Ethics
The quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.
Spirituality
According to Developmentalists there are how many stages of the physical human life cycle?
9
How many auspicious symbols are there in Buddhism? Name 2:
Total of 8; Lotus; Dharma Wheel; White parasol; a conch shell; a treasure vase; a victory banner; a pair of golden fish; an endless knot
How many stages of Psychosocial Development are there?
8
Standards of behavior concerning what is “right” and “wrong” that are influenced by culture and society, but are based on personal values are:
Morals
Name 3 things Religion usually involves:
Designated: behaviors; practices; morals; worldviews; texts; sanctified places; prophecies; ethics; ritual observances; and often contain a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
According to (blank), there are 12 stages of the life cycle and each offers a unique “gift” to contribute to the world.
Dr. Thomas Armstrong
Name this symbol:
What does it represent
For double points: what is the symbol in the palm called?
Hamsa, with Evil Eye. It is a talisman type symbol believed to protect one from harm and against evil forces.
What does psychosocial development mean?
How a person’s individual needs (psycho) mesh with the needs or demands of society (social).
A lawyer purposely shows evidence and admits to the court that their client is guilty, because they believe “justice should be served” this is (blank) but (blank)
Moral, but unethical
Name 4 of the Religions or Spiritualties that were mentioned in this class:
Ancient Egyptian; Buddhism; Bahai; Christianity; Hinduism; Jainism; Judaism; Islam; Taoism; Greek mythology; etc
Name the 9 stages of life cycle development
Prenatal Development; Infancy/Toddlerhood; Early Childhood; Middle Childhood; Adolescence; Early Adulthood; Middle Adulthood; Late Adulthood; Death and Dying
What symbol is made up of three Sanskrit letters?
And what 3 things does it represent?
The Om;
The syllable Om, a-u-m, represents: the three worlds of earth, atmosphere, & heaven, and the three major Hindu gods.
According to the psychosocial theory of development a person what?
Passes through eight developmental stages that build on each other, and at each stage they face a crisis. Each crisis is coupled with an important event
What does it mean when something is Ethical, but amoral/immoral?
For double points give me an accurate example
An action/behavior that fits within guidelines or laws set by a governing body, but can be viewed as wrong from a standpoint of righteousness.
(Animal testing, it is legal, but is deemed as unethical by many people. Slavery at one point, beating your wife, etc.)
Are spiritual people always religious and vice versa? Explain how the two concepts relate and differ:
(answers may vary) A person can be spiritual without being religious, and someone who is religious may not be spiritual. While religion is concerned with natural phenomena and making sense of our lives, spirituality is concerned with our spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Both center around finding meaning in something intangible.
Name each stage of the "Gift" life cycle of human development.
For double points, name the gift as well
Pre-birth: Potential;
Birth: Hope;
Infancy (Ages 0-3): Vitality;
Early Childhood (Ages 3-6): Playfulness;
Middle Childhood (Ages 6-8): Imagination;
Late Childhood (Ages 9-11): Ingenuity;
Adolescence (Ages 12-20): Passion;
Early Adulthood (Ages 20-35): Enterprise;
Midlife (Ages 35-50): Contemplation;
Mature Adulthood (Ages 50-80): Benevolence;
Late Adulthood (Age 80+): Wisdom;
Death & Dying: Life
Describe a Caduceus, what religion/spirituality is it from and what does it symbolize?
For double points: draw it (well) instead of describing it.
(winged staff with two intertwined snakes on either side) Egyptian & Greek Mythos
Snakes represent the masculine and feminine energy in life.
Symbolizes the primal forces of life energy.
Name the stages of Psychosocial development
For double points name the crisis faced at each stage
Infant: Trust v.s Mistrust
Toddler: Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt
Pre-schooler: Initiative vs. Guilt
School Age: Industry vs. Inferiority
Teenager: Identity vs. Role Confusion
Young Adult: Intimacy vs. Isolation
Middle Age Adult: Generativity vs. Stagnation
Older Adult: Ego Integrity vs. Despair
Compare and contrast morals versus ethics. Give me 1 similarity and 4 differences.
Similarity: Can be influenced by religion and culture
Morals: individual based; Usually consistent
Ethics: Society based; can change over time.