Chronic Negative Emotions Are Not Related to the Development of Chronic

question 148

True/False

Chronic negative emotions are not related to the development of chronic diseases, even though habitually grouchy people experience more stress and more frequent daily hassles than happier people.

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Chicken Pox

A highly contagious viral disease, typically occurring in children, characterized by an itchy rash, fever, and fatigue, caused by the varicella-zoster virus.

Shingles

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Autonomic System

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Flight-Fright Mechanism

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