Elaine, a devout Catholic, was apprehensive about letting her 18-year-old son attend university. When her colleague Jodi asked why, she exclaimed, "My friends have told me that once their children returned home with a degree, they totally renounced the teachings of the Church." How would Jodi respond if she utilized the conclusion found in the text with respect to religiosity and individuals who have acquired a university education?

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The text concludes that "there is no consistent pattern between educational attainment and religious belief or practice" and "the relationship between education and religiosity appears to be complex and varied." Therefore, option D is the best choice, as it refutes Elaine's assumption that university education results in a renouncement of religious teachings.

Elaine, a Devout Catholic, Was Apprehensive About Letting Her 18-Year-Old