QUESTION S In recent years, most social scientists have refrained from using the

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QUESTION S In recent years, most social scientists have refrained from using the term"cult. instead. Why? preferring "new or tnontraditional religious movement O a. "Cult" only applies to religious beliefs and practices in ancient or pre-literate societies O b. The term "cult lacks precision and impartiality and has been appropriated by detractors and popular culture for use in a stricty pejorative or derogatory manner O c. Because social scientists are all atheists and think most religions are cults O d. The term was misused by historians QUESTION 6 in class, I introduced material from my research on media coverage of new religions ('Media Coverage of Unconventional Religion: Any Good News' for Minority Faiths"). I identified six factors contributing to media bias. Which of the following is not one of these? O a. Journalists' lack of knowledge/familiarity with the subject matter O b. Degree of cultural accommodation of targeted group O c. Economic resources available to journalists O d. Pressure by the Catholic Church on the corporate media to condemn cults Save Al O Type here to search Et

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5. The correct answer is Option B. The term “cult” lacks precision and impartiality.

6. The correct answer is Option D. The journalists do not face pressure from the Catholic Church.

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