The Research of Pennebaker Demonstrated That Discussing Traumatic Events Can

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Multiple Choice

The research of Pennebaker demonstrated that discussing traumatic events can lead to improved immune system function is considered somewhat controversial because:

• A)people are forced to discuss traumatic events against their wills and this is unethical research practice.
• B)all of his studies have relied exclusively on self-report measures that may be biased.
• C)there may be circumstances where such emotional "purging" is not helpful or may even be harmful.
• D)Pennebaker has failed to control for the effect of neuroticism on this association.

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