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chandani

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According to research by Pennebaker and colleagues, in order for writing about a trauma to be most beneficial, people should write about it
 
  a. in the hours after the event occurred.
  b. after a little time has passed and people can have a different perspective about it.
  c. only with the supervision of a psychologist.
  d. immediately and share those writings with everyone.

Question 2

According to the authors of your text, what is one reason why it can be bad to keep negative thoughts inside?
 
  a. Suppressing a thought can lead to that thought occurring more frequently.
  b. Suppressing the thoughts can lead to coronary disease within weeks of the trauma.
  c. Suppressing a thought can eventually eat away at people mentally until they are depressed.
  d. People will internalize those thoughts, leading to learned helplessness.



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macagnavarro

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A




chandani

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent


bassamabas

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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