Psychology: is our brain designed to believe?

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Defining religion

I can explain why religion may be hard to define and apply one way that scholars have found to define it.

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Cognitive science of religion

I can describe how religious ideas are widespread across cultures and times and explain why the human mind may be likely to accept them.

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The temporal lobe

I can describe what the temporal lobe is and why some scientists link this to religious experiences.

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Religion as nature or nurture

I can explain the nature-nurture debate in social sciences and provide reasons why religion can be seen as a result of both human nature and human nurture.

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Possible psychological benefits of religion

I can explain how religious beliefs and practices could support someone’s mental health and give different perspectives on this.

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Possible psychological explanations for religion

I can give an account of some psychological explanations for religion and present different perspectives on this.

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