L. Ronald Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, believed that:

a. the world is overall a good place.
b. thought habits that lead to survival perpetuate negative mental states.
c. the real spiritual self is connected to the body.
d. deeds that go against survival result in healthy pleasure.


a. the world is overall a good place.

Analysis:
a. Correct. L. Ronald Hubbard believed that the world is overall a good place and that the goal of human existence is survival in the world and enjoyment of it.
b, c & d. Incorrect. L. Ronald Hubbard was an undergraduate at George Washington University from 1930 to 1932 but dropped out, as he later said, to pursue more pressing personal interests.

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