Who is credited with discovering that there is a physiological basis for the ancient theory that laughter is good medicine?

A. Erik Erikson
B. Sigmund Freud
C. Norman Cousins
D. John Watson


Answer: C

Psychology

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a. taste. b. smell. c. hearing. d. vision.

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