The following text is from a psychology article.
Studies show that people who regularly practice gratitude—such as keeping a gratitude journal—report higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction. This effect appears to work through several mechanisms: grateful people tend to savor positive experiences more fully, handle stress more effectively, and maintain stronger social connections. Researchers suggest that even brief daily gratitude exercises can produce noticeable improvements in mood within just two weeks.
According to the text, how does gratitude practice improve well-being?
By eliminating all negative emotions
Through multiple pathways including savoring experiences and managing stress
Only when practiced for more than a year
By making people wealthier
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the correct answer. The text identifies "several mechanisms": savoring experiences, handling stress, and maintaining social connections.
- Evidence: Lists three specific mechanisms: savoring, stress handling, social connections.
- Reasoning: Multiple pathways contribute to the benefit.
- Conclusion: Gratitude works through various mechanisms, not just one.
Choice A is incorrect because "higher levels of happiness" doesn't mean eliminating negatives. Choice C is incorrect because benefits appear "within just two weeks." Choice D is incorrect because wealth is not mentioned.