According to studies, people who are involved in a religion and attend services regularly are more likely to:
A) live a shorter life than are those who do not have religious beliefs.
B) lack a social support system.
C) live longer than do those who do not have religious beliefs.
D) feel alone with their struggles.
Answer: C
Rationale: Numerous studies have found that people who are very religious and are actively engaged with religious practices do, in fact, live a bit longer than do people who are less religious or nonreligious.
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