Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 9 to answer questions about the chart below.

Examining the chart above, which answer best completes the box marked "X"?
A) Research shows that gratefulness is linked to longevity.
B) My aunt's physician recommended medication to control her blood pressure.
C) My aunt began writing down three reasons she felt grateful each night; within a month, her blood pressure had dropped.
D) Experts agree that blood pressure can also be managed through diet.

Question

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 9 to answer questions about the chart below.

Examining the chart above, which answer best completes the box marked "X"?
A) Research shows that gratefulness is linked to longevity. 
B) My aunt's physician recommended medication to control her blood pressure. 
C) My aunt began writing down three reasons she felt grateful each night; within a month, her blood pressure had dropped. 
D) Experts agree that blood pressure can also be managed through diet.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The chart shows a correlation between practicing gratitude and a decrease in blood pressure. The box marked "X" states that the speaker's aunt's blood pressure decreased after practicing gratitude, suggesting that gratitude may have a positive effect on blood pressure management. Choice A is not directly supported by the chart, although it is a known study finding. Choice B and D are not directly relevant to the information presented in the chart.

Directions: Apply the Knowledge You Have Gained from Chapter 9