PSY 301 Lecture Notes - Wound Healing
20 Aug 2013
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The subjects would write about it instead of talking to somebody about their secret, and they would easily write about their traumatic experience or secrets. Experimental group write about their traumatic experiences. Writing about these traumas had a profound effect on physical health. Gauge the inside of the cheek and cause injury. Have half of the people to write about the topic, while the other half doesn"t. Those who wrote about emotional upheavals had faster wound healing. Potential doubt on our real life experiences because we"re so good at making up stories. If you have trouble sleeping, write for 5-10 minutes before bed. Writing about your exciting experiences brings about change in social behavior. The big danger of talking is how the other person is responding.
