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audragclark

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According to the authors, when we are angry, it is best to
 
  a. stifle those feelings to prevent further anger and aggression.
  b. make an assertive statement that we are angry and why.
  c. publicly ridicule the source of our anger so that he or she will counterargue.
  d. distract yourself with something you enjoy.

Question 2

The research (Pennebaker, 1990) on opening up about the experience of traumatic events finds that expressing one's thoughts and feelings about these events is helpful primarily because
 
  a. the release of emotion calms down physiological arousal.
  b. it provides the opportunity to receive social support.
  c. it fosters insights and increased self-awareness.
  d. it prevents anger from building up and becoming uncontrollable.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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