Pressman and Cohen (2012) Analyzed Writings of Highly Influential, Deceased

question 44

Multiple Choice

Pressman and Cohen (2012) analyzed writings of highly influential, deceased psychologists and found that the use of ____________ emotion words in writing was associated with longevity.

• A) positive high-arousal
• B) positive low-arousal
• C) negative high-arousal
• D) negative low-arousal

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Definitions:

Extroverted

Characteristic of an individual who is outgoing, socially confident, and enjoys engaging in activities involving other people.

Theories

Systematic sets of ideas intended to explain phenomena or concepts, often based on principles independent of the phenomena being explained.

Personality Theories

Scholarly hypotheses and frameworks aimed at explaining the variations in individuals’ characteristics, behaviors, and patterns of thinking.

Real-world Problems

Issues, challenges, or difficulties that occur in the actual environment, affecting individuals or communities.