Quiz: Midterm PSYC520
1. Describe the assumptions of the below worldviews according to Entwistle (pick 4).
o Animism
o Syncretism
o Polytheism
o Pantheism
o Monotheism
o Modernism
o Postmodernism
Monotheism believes that there is only one God and shares a worldview that God has no peer
and is the sustaining and moving force in the world (Entwistle, 2015). Moreover, all is
derivative from God in both the material and the immaterial world (Entwistle, 2015). This
worldview might block out the sciences as being accurate in a strict worldview.
Pantheism's worldview is that life is cyclical in birth, death, and rebirth due to a great
oneness (Entwistle, 2015). Additionally, some versions believe in reincarnation and
transcendence through enlightenment (Entwistle, 2015). This worldview might reject God,
which would lead to not following the Bible's word, altering people's behavior.
Modernism shares the worldview that science is responsible for the enlightenment of
humanity and used technology to wipe out all primary human problems, such as war and famine,
due to a rejection of authority (Entwistle, 2015). This worldview rejects God, as humans believe
they are more knowledgeable than Him.
, Quiz: Midterm PSYC520
In contrast to modernism, postmodernism believes that modernism is one-sided in knowledge
and can lead to a biased conclusion over empirical research (Entwistle, 2015). Like modernism,
this worldview rejects God and can pit people against one another for the superiority of
knowledge and knowledgeable methods of the sciences.
2. According to Entwistle, what is "All truth is God's truth" referring to? Expand
on this concept.
The saying explains that all truth belongs to God, no matter where it came from (Entwistle,
2015). For example, if one were to choose a major in cognitive psychology and be Christian,
the Christian must understand that the truth of the study comes from God. Moreover, since
psychology delves into theoretical concepts, empirical evidence is unavailable, making the
answers potentially theological or philosophical (Entwistle, 2015). Lastly, images from studies
should not contradict Christian views, as this would be taking away from God's truth as the
author (Entwistle, 2015).
3. Describe and Compare/Contrast "philosopher-therapists" with "folk
psychology" or "lay psychology" (Johnson, 2010, p. 11).
Philosopher-therapists refer to those who attempted to explain human nature based on
reflection in thought about the past and based on personal experience when referring to the inner
self, including appetite, motivation, and other human ideals (Johnson & Myers, 2010). Lay and
folk psychology refers to those that follow the Bible, as it does not contribute to human
knowledge but has a unique view afforded to psychological matters (Johnson & Myers, 2010).
1. Describe the assumptions of the below worldviews according to Entwistle (pick 4).
o Animism
o Syncretism
o Polytheism
o Pantheism
o Monotheism
o Modernism
o Postmodernism
Monotheism believes that there is only one God and shares a worldview that God has no peer
and is the sustaining and moving force in the world (Entwistle, 2015). Moreover, all is
derivative from God in both the material and the immaterial world (Entwistle, 2015). This
worldview might block out the sciences as being accurate in a strict worldview.
Pantheism's worldview is that life is cyclical in birth, death, and rebirth due to a great
oneness (Entwistle, 2015). Additionally, some versions believe in reincarnation and
transcendence through enlightenment (Entwistle, 2015). This worldview might reject God,
which would lead to not following the Bible's word, altering people's behavior.
Modernism shares the worldview that science is responsible for the enlightenment of
humanity and used technology to wipe out all primary human problems, such as war and famine,
due to a rejection of authority (Entwistle, 2015). This worldview rejects God, as humans believe
they are more knowledgeable than Him.
, Quiz: Midterm PSYC520
In contrast to modernism, postmodernism believes that modernism is one-sided in knowledge
and can lead to a biased conclusion over empirical research (Entwistle, 2015). Like modernism,
this worldview rejects God and can pit people against one another for the superiority of
knowledge and knowledgeable methods of the sciences.
2. According to Entwistle, what is "All truth is God's truth" referring to? Expand
on this concept.
The saying explains that all truth belongs to God, no matter where it came from (Entwistle,
2015). For example, if one were to choose a major in cognitive psychology and be Christian,
the Christian must understand that the truth of the study comes from God. Moreover, since
psychology delves into theoretical concepts, empirical evidence is unavailable, making the
answers potentially theological or philosophical (Entwistle, 2015). Lastly, images from studies
should not contradict Christian views, as this would be taking away from God's truth as the
author (Entwistle, 2015).
3. Describe and Compare/Contrast "philosopher-therapists" with "folk
psychology" or "lay psychology" (Johnson, 2010, p. 11).
Philosopher-therapists refer to those who attempted to explain human nature based on
reflection in thought about the past and based on personal experience when referring to the inner
self, including appetite, motivation, and other human ideals (Johnson & Myers, 2010). Lay and
folk psychology refers to those that follow the Bible, as it does not contribute to human
knowledge but has a unique view afforded to psychological matters (Johnson & Myers, 2010).
