Research reveals that people who pray more frequently score lower in physical functioning and score higher in their level of pain. Which of the following conclusions has been drawn from these findings?
a. As persons become more disabled, they pray to retain their mental health and obtain comfort.
b. Everyone prays more as they get older or become ill.
c. Praying decreases physical functioning and increases pain.
d. Research findings are sometimes inaccurate due to extraneous variables.
ANS: A
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