Which of the following has NOT been proposed as a reason why religion provides benefits to adolescents?

A) Many religions promote positive, prosocial values such as kindness.
B) Religious rituals, traditions, and readings increase abstract thinking.
C) Being in a church provides adolescents with other people for social support.
D) Religion surrounds adolescents with people who will praise them for their good works.

Answer: B

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