Question

religious involvement correlates with reduced risk of illness in older adults because faith:
○ communities do not promote caring relationships.
● encourages people to have a healthier lifestyle.
○ speeds recovery in the terminally ill.
○ has the power to work miracles.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• The first option is incorrect as faith communities typically do promote caring relationships.
• The second option is logical: faith can encourage practices like healthy eating, regular exercise, or stress - reducing activities (e.g., prayer, meditation), which lead to a healthier lifestyle and reduced illness risk.
• The third option is incorrect because faith doesn't directly speed recovery in terminally ill patients in a scientifically verifiable way.
• The fourth option is not a scientifically valid explanation for reduced illness risk.

Answer:

B. encourages people to have a healthier lifestyle.