Research on the religious beliefs and practices of emerging adults has shown that ______________
a. religious beliefs and practices are associated with lower rates of participation in a number of risk behaviors, as well as higher well-being
b. most are categorized as agnostic or atheist
c. White emerging adults are more likely than African Americans to cope with stress by relying on their religious beliefs
d. virtually all individuals in this developmental period attend religious services at least once a month
Answer: A
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