People often turn to religion to explain natural disasters. This behavior demonstrates the concept of _________

a. compensatory control
b. learned helplessness
c. coping
d. resilience

Answer: A
Rationale: People who are skeptical of any divine purpose in the world may change their view in the wake of personal or societal tragedy.

Psychology

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The narrative style that children learn in middle childhood depends most directly on

a. the books they read. b. what teachers teach them. c. children’s culture. d. the conversational style of the adults with whom they spend the most time.

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