No, it is a taught behavior. Perfectly understandable within the delusion that religion promotes. I don’t see it as inherently bad. For example, it can promote positive movement towards an outcome simply by envisioning it. Beyond that, it’s just a waste of time.

Oh, and I suppose you could use it to attract the attention of the cute blond in the next pew….not that I would know of such things

I am inclined to consider prayer as being essentially no different from fantasy, no more effective than wishful thinking. Of course, if the believer's pray is not granted then he/she will say that it is god's will. Seems that self deception knows no limits...

Probably just a desperate attempt for help

I am not a trained psychologist so I have no idea whether it is a typical disorder. I do know it's useless.

It’s a sign of weakness and laziness.

“I prayed so I don’t have to do anything else”.