Morality, Religiosity, and Spirituality

A series of flashcards covering key concepts related to morality, religiosity, and spirituality from the course PSYC 4342.

Self-Transcendence

Knowing the self as part of a larger whole that exists beyond the physical body and personal history.

Gerotranscendence

A form of self-transcendence that occurs in older adults, emphasizing the connection to the larger universe.

Religiosity

Outward expression of religious beliefs, such as attending services, praying, and reading sacred texts.

Spirituality

The human drive for meaning and purpose.

Springfield Religiosity Schedule (SRS)

An assessment tool used to measure religiosity.

Four Dimensions of Religiosity

Includes belief, ritual, experience, and religious knowledge.

Belief

The acceptance that something exists or is true, especially without proof.

Ritual

A ceremonial act or a series of such acts often performed in a particular order.

Hardiness

A personality trait characterized by resilience and the ability to cope with stress.

Forgiveness

The action of forgiving someone or being forgiven, which can enhance well-being.

James Fowler

A psychologist known for his theory of faith development.

Intuitive-protective stage

The first stage of faith development occurring in early childhood, characterized by emotional religious feelings.

Mythic-literal stage

The second stage of faith development in early to middle childhood, focusing on community stories and beliefs.

Synthetic-conventional stage

The third stage of faith development, occurring in adolescence, where religious identity forms and conformity is prominent.

Individuative-reflective stage

The fourth stage of faith development, where individuals question their beliefs and identify gaps in understanding.

Conjunctive stage

The fifth stage of faith development involving reworking past beliefs and appreciating other traditions.

Universalizing stage

The sixth stage of faith development, characterized by the absence of personal desires and self.

Sanyasa

A life stage in Eastern traditions where the older adult renounces desires, relationships, and possessions.