Researchers randomly assigned participants to pray or not before doing a task that required a lot of energy. The group that prayed __________.
A) laughed more while watching the comedy film
B) cried during the second experimental task
C) left the experiment without completing the tasks
D) were better able to suppress their emotions as part of the second experimental task

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The task required a lot of energy which suggests the participants were performing a challenging or stressful activity. Therefore, praying may have helped the participants to better regulate their emotions and maintain focus on the task, ultimately leading to better emotional suppression.

Researchers Randomly Assigned Participants to Pray or Not Before Doing