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QuizMultiple Choice

Stress Responses

Question 19 • TX-Psychology CR

Using humor to reduce stress can help one to do all of the following except __________.

Answer
A
change one's appraisal of events
B
enhance positive emotions
C
limit social support from others
D
moderate the negative impact of stress

Explanation

Humor can help people view stressful events differently, boost positive emotions, and soften stress’s negative effects. It can also help people connect with others, so limiting social support is not a benefit of using humor to manage stress. The exception is C, “limit social support from others.”

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