One of the reasons for the existence of superstitious beliefs is that:

A) They help relieve anxiety.
B) They are a reliable substitute for scientific conclusions.
C) They explain various kinds of delusions and hallucinations.
D) They are more satisfying to religious people than science.
E) They are useful in explaining the content of dreams.


A

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