In One Study, Asthma and Arthritis Patients Who Wrote Down

question 154

Multiple Choice

In one study, asthma and arthritis patients who wrote down their thoughts and feelings about stressful events for a handful of days showed lasting improvements in their conditions. This is an example of the effectiveness of:

• A) hypnosis.
• B) relaxation training.
• C) emotion expression.
• D) mindfulness meditation.

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