Write 1-2 page entry answering these questions: Share why you chose to take this course, what you feel is the difference between religion and spirituality (without looking in a textbook), and where yo
Kamryn B. Dismuke
RELIGIOUS ORIENTATION SCALE – REVISED
Intrinsic/Extrinsic – Revised (I/E-R)
(Gorsuch & McPherson, 1989)
For each of the following statements, circle the choice that best indicates the extent of your agreement or disagreement as it describes your personal experience:
1 = I strongly disagree 3 = I’m not sure 5 = I strongly agree
2 = I tend to disagree 4 = I tend to agree
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Strongly
disagree
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Tend to
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I’m not
sure
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Tend to
Agree
5
Strongly
Agree
1. I enjoy reading about my religion.
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2. I go to church because it helps me
to make friends.
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3. It doesn’t much matter what I
believe so long as I am good.
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4. It is important to me to spend time
in private thought and prayer.
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5. I have often had a strong sense of
God’s presence.
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6. I pray mainly to gain relief and
protection.
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7. I try hard to live all my life
according to my religious beliefs.
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8. What religion offers me most is
comfort in times of trouble and
sorrow.
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9. Prayer is for peace and happiness.
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10. Although I am religious, I don’t
let it affect my daily life.
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11. I go to church mostly to spend
time with my friends.
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12. My whole approach to life is
based on my religion.
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13. I go to church mainly because I
enjoy seeing people I know there.
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14. Although I believe in my religion,
many other things are more
important in life.
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