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

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Compensatory control refers to the tendency for individuals to try to restore feelings of control and predictability in situations where they feel helpless or uncertain. When faced with natural disasters that are beyond human control, people often turn to religion as a way to regain a sense of control and explain the event.

People Often Turn to Religion to Explain Natural Disasters