Horoscopes, which predict a person's future based on his or her birth date, have been popular since antiquity. Part of the appeal of believing in horoscopes is that:
A) they reduce stress because the convince people that events are predetermined and out of their control.
B) they encourage optimistic thinking.
C) they provide a sense of order and structure to random and uncontrollable events.
D) they provide an alternative the pessimistic explanatory style.

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Horoscopes provide a sense of order and structure to events that are perceived to be random and uncontrollable, which can be comforting to believers.

Horoscopes, Which Predict a Person's Future Based on His or Her