Your Friend Thinks That Laughter Is Associated with Better Health

question 76

Multiple Choice

Your friend thinks that laughter is associated with better health. Based on the information in the textbook, you can tell him that ____.

• A) there has been no scientific research on the subject
• B) the scientific research has shown that not laughing is a cause of disease
• C) the scientific research has shown that there is no association
• D) the scientific research has shown that there is an association

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Definitions:

Immune System

The body's defense mechanism composed of organs, cells, and proteins that work together to protect against diseases, infections, and foreign substances.

Psychophysiological Disorders

Health problems that are influenced by both psychological and physiological factors, such as stress-induced heart conditions.

Autonomic Nervous

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Hispanic Health Paradox

The observation that Hispanic individuals in the U.S. tend to have better health outcomes than expected given their socioeconomic status.