EXPLORING RELIGION AS A PSYCHOLOGICAL CONCEPT
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This article explores the concept of religion from a psychological perspective, focusing on its impact on human behavior, cognition, and emotion. The study uses a literature review approach to identify the key themes and trends related to religion as a psychological concept. The findings reveal that religion has significant psychological implications and impacts human behavior, cognition, and emotion. However, there are limitations and gaps in the current state of research that need to be addressed. This study highlights the need for further research on the impact of religion on diverse populations and the need for more objective measures of religious beliefs and practices.
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Religion, psychology, cognitionHow to Cite
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