psychological functions

• What psychological functions does religion provide according to Malinowski?

  Promotes social solidarity
• How does religion help individuals cope with emotional stress?

  By preventing undermining of social solidarity
• Who studied the Trobriand Islanders?

  Malinowski
• What are the two types of situations where religion performs its role according to Malinowski?

  Uncertain outcomes and life crises
• In what situation does religion bridge the gap between the controllable and uncontrollable?

  When the outcome is uncertain
• What is the difference between fishing in the lagoon and fishing in the ocean regarding rituals?

  No rituals in lagoon; rituals in ocean
• Why are rituals performed when fishing in the ocean?

  Because the outcome is uncertain and dangerous
• What types of events can cause disruptive changes in social groups?

  Events such as birth and death
• How does religion respond to life crises?

  It brings people together and explains changes
• What does religion do during life crises?

  Brings people together and explains changes