Nelson has recently begun to feel that he has no control over his life. Which of the following is he most likely to do as a result?
A) denounce all religions as superstitions
B) realize that feeling in control was actually stressful
C) develop a negative affectivity
D) develop superstitious explanations about why things happen
Answer: D
Rationale: When people feel their sense of control is undermined, they compensate by heightening their search for structure in the world, to the point of calling upon their imagination. This includes superstitious thinking.
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