According to research in the text, churchgoers were more likely to contribute to charity before they attended confession than after confession. These findings are most compatible with __________.
A) feel good; do good
B) feel bad; do good
C) feel bad; do bad
D) do bad; feel good

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The findings suggest that individuals are more likely to engage in charitable behaviors when they feel guilty or bad about their actions, as they are more likely to contribute to charity before attending confession, presumably to alleviate their feelings of guilt. This aligns with the "feel bad; do good" hypothesis, which suggests that negative emotions can motivate prosocial behavior as a way to improve mood or compensate for one's actions.

According to Research in the Text, Churchgoers Were More Likely