Penelope Tends to Be Hostile and Angry Much of the Time

question 86

Multiple Choice

Penelope tends to be hostile and angry much of the time. She recently had an argument with her best friend, Daisy, who is much more easygoing. Would it be advisable for Daisy to bring up the debated subject again, perhaps after a significant period of time has elapsed?

• A) Yes, because Penelope, having a strong fight-or-flight response, will have gained perspective in the meantime.
• B) No, because Penelope, having a hostile nature, will exhibit intense cardiovascular reactions even long after the argument by just being reminded of it.
• C) Yes, because Penelope, being high in hostility, is likely to not remember events in ways that will trigger the same level of anger.
• D) No, because Penelope is not exposed to uncontrollable events and will become, in many ways, like a depressed individual.

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