Questions: Which of the following statements about religion, ethics, and altruism are accurate and which are not? Accurate Statement(s) The effect of the religious words prime was much stronger than the effect of the civility and ethical words prime. The major religions of the world emphasize compassion, altruism, and treating otherseven strangers and adversaries-with kindness. Researchers suggest that the sense of being watched-a prominent theme in many religions-increases altruism. In one study, exposure to words related to kindness and ethical behavior didn't make the participants more prosocial. In one study, exposure to key religious words resulted in making the participants more prosocial. Inaccurate Statement(s)

The effect of the religious words prime was much stronger than the effect of the civility and ethical words prime.

• This statement is accurate based on research that suggests religious primes can have a significant impact on behavior, often more so than non-religious ethical primes. Studies have shown that religious cues can enhance prosocial behavior, possibly due to the moral and ethical frameworks associated with religious teachings.

The major religions of the world emphasize compassion, altruism, and treating others—even strangers and adversaries—with kindness.

• This is accurate as most major world religions, such as Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism, have core teachings that promote compassion, altruism, and kindness. For example, the Christian teaching of "Love your neighbor as yourself" and the Buddhist principle of "Metta" (loving-kindness) are central to their ethical teachings.

Researchers suggest that the sense of being watched—a prominent theme in many religions—increases altruism.

• This statement is accurate. The concept of an omnipresent deity or the belief in divine surveillance is thought to encourage ethical behavior and altruism. Studies have shown that when individuals feel they are being watched, even by an unseen presence, they are more likely to act in prosocial ways.

In one study, exposure to key religious words resulted in making the participants more prosocial.

• This is accurate. Research has demonstrated that priming individuals with religious words can lead to increased prosocial behavior. This effect is attributed to the activation of moral and ethical norms associated with religious teachings.

• This statement is inaccurate. Studies have generally found that exposure to words related to kindness and ethical behavior can indeed make participants more prosocial. Such primes can activate social norms and ethical considerations, leading to increased altruistic behavior.