Text 1: Psychologist Dr. Anna Wright researches gratitude practices. "Daily gratitude journaling correlates with improved mood, better sleep, and stronger relationships," Wright reports. "Focusing on positive aspects of life shifts attention away from rumination."
Text 2: Mental health counselor Dr. James Kim notes limitations. "Gratitude practices can backfire for those processing trauma or grief," Kim observes. "Pressure to feel grateful may suppress legitimate negative emotions. Context matters—gratitude isn't universally therapeutic."
How does Kim's perspective qualify Wright's findings?
By showing gratitude has no psychological effects
By identifying populations for whom the practice may not help or may harm
By rejecting all positive psychology research
By arguing rumination is beneficial
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the correct answer. Kim doesn't deny Wright's general findings but specifies exceptions: "those processing trauma or grief." He identifies populations where gratitude practices may backfire.
- Evidence: Kim: practices "can backfire" for specific groups.
- Reasoning: Universal claims don't account for individual contexts.
- Conclusion: Kim limits the population for whom recommendations apply.
Choice A is incorrect because Kim admits context-dependent effects. Choice C is incorrect because Kim qualifies, doesn't reject, the approach. Choice D is incorrect because Kim doesn't valorize rumination.