Write 1-2 page entry answering these questions: APA 7th edition and the class is Spirituality in Counseling Share why you chose to take this course, what you feel is the difference between religion an
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
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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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