What Is the Positivity Effect

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Multiple Choice

What is the positivity effect?

• A) If we engage in physiological signs of happiness (i.e., smiling), our sense of positivity, well-being, and mood will improve.
• B) Too much positivity in one's life leads to insulation from experiencing any negative emotions.
• C) The tendency for individuals to remember more positive than negative information as they age.
• D) Positivity is linked to better health outcomes in children and young adults, but tends to decline in individuals aged 65 and older.

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