The Psychology of Religious BeliefThis book is concerned with empirical studies of religious belief, and the contexts within which they are to be understood. It also examines classical views of religion, its structures and parameters, the readiness for religion, and the reasons for accepting religious beliefs. While some knowledge of psychology is assumed, the book is designed to be more generally intelligible to the average reader. |
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... personality The generality and cohesiveness of any higher order religious factor , and perhaps its political implications , can be clearly found within the domain of personality measurement . The MMPI , for example , includes 11 ...
... personality The generality and cohesiveness of any higher order religious factor , and perhaps its political implications , can be clearly found within the domain of personality measurement . The MMPI , for example , includes 11 ...
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... personality difference that emerged between these groups . Religion and personality Very few substantial personality differences have been found in other quan- titative studies among religious people . Neuroticism has , however , been ...
... personality difference that emerged between these groups . Religion and personality Very few substantial personality differences have been found in other quan- titative studies among religious people . Neuroticism has , however , been ...
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... personality functioning can only be established by well controlled longitudinal studies . It also depends on what " personality " is thought to involve and the effects that can be assessed . On the present evidence , religion cannot be ...
... personality functioning can only be established by well controlled longitudinal studies . It also depends on what " personality " is thought to involve and the effects that can be assessed . On the present evidence , religion cannot be ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
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