According to the Textbook, Why Is It Beneficial to Put

question 59

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, why is it beneficial to put emotions into words and write a narrative of your life, especially during stressful times?

• A) Writing about your problems can make you realize that you need to get outside help.
• B) Inhibiting expressing emotion can lead to stress, so expressing your emotions in writing helps to reduce stress.
• C) Writing a life narrative helps you choose less stressful events to participate in.
• D) Writing about emotion actually does not bring any real benefits.

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