Question 1

In his efforts to study the benefits of journal writing, Ira Progoff discovered which of the following results?

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A)   Students reported fewer cases of disease and illness.
B)   AIDS patients reported higher white blood cell counts.
C)   Cancer patients reported greater cases of spontaneous remission.
D)   Individuals who started journal writing while on welfare were more likely to find employment and better housing faster.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following statements about journal writing is true?

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A)   Journal writing should replace any more viable coping technique.
B)   Journal writing should encourage, not discourage, honest feelings.
C)   Paralysis by analysis occurs when people do not give enough time to the expression of their thoughts.
D)   Journal writing cannot be used incorrectly.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The primary purpose of journal writing to help control stress is to:

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A)   gain a better focus and perspective on daily stressors.
B)   get to know yourself better through the self-awareness process.
C)   promote the unity of the left and right hemispheric brain functions.
D)   help identify and resolve the causes of stress through self-awareness.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

What makes the proprioceptive writing method of journal writing different is that it:

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A)   is done outside in nature.
B)   is done while listening to classical music.
C)   is done by synthesizing emotions and imagination.
D)   is done by collaborating with a friend, each taking a turn writing a sentence.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Please define the following terms or concepts in no more than two sentences, and give an example to support your definition.
A. Buzan writing style 
B. Journal writing 
C. Poetry therapy 
D. Transpsychological 
E. Writer's block

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Buzan writing style is a method of writi...

Question 6

The best way to eliminate writer's block is to start doodling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In his efforts to study the benefits of journal writing, Jamie Pennebaker found which of the following results?

Accepted Answer

A)   AIDS patients reported higher white blood cell counts.
B)   Students reported fewer cases of disease and illness.
C)   Cancer patients reported greater cases of spontaneous remission.
D)   Individuals who started journal writing while on welfare were more likely to find employment and better housing faster.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The "Buzan method" of journal writing is significant for its ability to:

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A)   uncover repressed thoughts and feelings from the unconscious mind.
B)   access both right (feelings)  and left (thoughts)  brain functions.
C)   find creative solutions to help solve difficult problems.
D)   help an individual remember dreams from the night before.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Poetry therapy is an aspect of journal writing in that these entries may eventually be shared with others, win contests, and thus help raise one's self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Current research reveals that journal writing helps in the following way(s) .

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A)   Decreases one's resting blood pressure
B)   Decreases one's cholesterol levels
C)   Decreases one's symptoms of fibromyalgia
D)   Decreases one's sense of grieving
E)   All of these are correct.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

To remember your dreams for a dream journal, tell/remind yourself before you fall asleep that you want to remember your dreams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to Pennebaker, daily writing allows people to hash and rehash their problems, reinforcing the positive release of the issues of stress, trauma, and pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

As a cathartic tool, the drafting of an unsent letter allows release of suppressed emotions, including grief, anger, and guilt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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What makes the proprioceptive writing method of journal writing different is that it:

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According to Pennebaker, daily writing allows people to hash and rehash their problems, reinforcing the positive release of the issues of stress, trauma, and pain.

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The best way to eliminate writer's block is to start doodling.

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The "Buzan method" of journal writing is significant for its ability to:

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In his efforts to study the benefits of journal writing, Jamie Pennebaker found which of the following results?

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The primary purpose of journal writing to help control stress is to:

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Current research reveals that journal writing helps in the following way(s) .

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To remember your dreams for a dream journal, tell/remind yourself before you fall asleep that you want to remember your dreams.

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Poetry therapy is an aspect of journal writing in that these entries may eventually be shared with others, win contests, and thus help raise one's self-esteem.

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In his efforts to study the benefits of journal writing, Ira Progoff discovered which of the following results?

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Please define the following terms or concepts in no more than two sentences, and give an example to support your definition. A. Buzan writing style B. Journal writing C. Poetry therapy D. Transpsychological E. Writer's block

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The best way to eliminate writer's block is to start doodling.

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To remember your dreams for a dream journal, tell/remind yourself before you fall asleep that you want to remember your dreams.

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Poetry therapy is an aspect of journal writing in that these entries may eventually be shared with others, win contests, and thus help raise one's self-esteem.

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