As discussed in the text, one study conducted in 2001 examined short biographies that were written by nuns in 1930. The study found that the nuns who ____ in the biographies had lived about 10 years longer than the nuns who didn't.
A) focused on their adult lives rather than their childhoods
B) expressed high commitment to being a nun
C) focused on other people (rather than themselves)
D) expressed high positive emotions

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The study found that nuns who expressed high positive emotions in their biographies lived about 10 years longer than those who did not. This suggests a possible link between positive emotions and longevity.

As Discussed in the Text, One Study Conducted in 2001