Individuals Who Respond with Negative Religious Coping, in Which They

question 167

True/False

Individuals who respond with negative religious coping, in which they become angry and question their religious beliefs, tend to experience increased levels of distress, poorer health, and decreased well-being.

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Definitions:

Experimental Research

A research method that investigates causal relationships by manipulating one variable to see its effect on another, under controlled conditions.

Independent Variable

The variable that is manipulated in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

A variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

Correlational Study

A research methodology that examines the relationship or association between two or more variables without determining causal direction.