The Statement "Happy Thoughts Are Healthy Thoughts" Reflects Research Findings

question 46

Multiple Choice

The statement "Happy thoughts are healthy thoughts" reflects research findings that

• A) pessimists have better chances of surviving serious illness than do optimists.
• B) optimists cope better with stress and thus have lowered risk of illness.
• C) pessimists are less healthy than optimists.
• D) optimists have a happier mood when they have to cope with illness.

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Definitions:

Anvil

a heavy iron block typically used in forging or metalworking as a surface upon which metal can be hammered and shaped.

Stirrup

A ring or frame, hanging down from the saddle of a horse, for a rider's foot.

Auditory Receptors

Auditory receptors are specialized cells located in the inner ear that convert sound waves into electrical signals, which are then interpreted by the brain as sound.

Neural Impulses

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