Horoscopes, Which Predict a Person's Future Based on His or Her

question 10

Multiple Choice

Horoscopes, which predict a person's future based on his or her birth date, have been popular since antiquity. Part of the appeal of believing in horoscopes is that:

• A) they reduce stress because the convince people that events are predetermined and out of their control.
• B) they encourage optimistic thinking.
• C) they provide a sense of order and structure to random and uncontrollable events.
• D) they provide an alternative the pessimistic explanatory style.

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