Research has demonstrated that metaphors about the body and social judgments influence how we think and the decisions we make
If that is true, the next time you are feeling lonely and as if the world is a cold, heartless place, what should you do and why?
a. clean your room because it is associated with "washing away sins"
b. hold a warm beverage in your hands because warmth is associated with friendliness
c. carry something heavy because that is associated with "carrying the weight of the world"
d. take a nap because "life is but a dream"
Answer: B
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