Spirituality seems to be associated with increased well-being because:

A. having a purpose in life provides both connectedness and a sense of self-awareness.
B. most religions that encourage spirituality also include meditation as a way to pray.
C. meaningful prayer leads to lower levels of cortisol and better antibody response.
D. spirituality usually includes belonging to a faith-based institution that provides social support.


Answer: A

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