Research on the Relationship Between Religious Beliefs and Psychological Health

question 51

Multiple Choice

Research on the relationship between religious beliefs and psychological health shows that people:

• A) without any religious belief are the healthiest.
• B) who are devout and see God as caring and helpful are the healthiest.
• C) who believe in a higher being are the healthiest.
• D) who are not religious cope better with life stressors such as war and illness.

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