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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