Nelson has recently begun to feel that he has no control over his life. Which of the following is he most likely to do as a result?
A) denounce all religions as superstitions
B) realize that feeling in control was actually stressful
C) develop a negative affectivity
D) develop superstitious explanations about why things happen

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When individuals feel that they have no control over events in their life, they may develop superstitious beliefs as a means of regaining control or explaining outcomes. Therefore, Nelson is most likely to develop superstitious explanations about why things happen.

Nelson Has Recently Begun to Feel That He Has No