In one study, participants were primed with either religious concepts or neutral words and then asked if they would be willing to give money away. results showed that participants who were primed with religious concepts, compared to those primed with neutral words, chose to give

more money to a stranger

Explanation:

Results showed that participants who were primed with religious concepts, compared to those primed with neutral words, chose to give more money to a stranger.

Participants who were primed with religious concepts indicated they would give more money to a stranger than those primed with neutral words.

the old way of life was represented by superstition, an angry god, and absolute submission to authority. the thinkers of the age of reason ushered in a new way of thinking. this new way championed the accomplishments of humankind. individuals did not have to accept despair. science and reason could bring happiness and progress. kings did not rule by divine right. they had an obligation to their subjects. europeans pondered the implications for nearly a century. americans put them into practice first.