Positive affect ____ the parasympathetic modulation of physiological stress reactions.

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Positive affect (positive emotions such as happiness, joy, etc.) has been found to enhance the parasympathetic modulation of physiological stress reactions. This means that it helps the body to return to a state of calm and relaxation more quickly after a stressor has occurred. This is opposed to negative affect (negative emotions such as sadness, anger, etc.) which can hinder this process and prolong the stress response.

Positive Affect ____ the Parasympathetic Modulation of Physiological Stress Reactions