Which of the following has NOT been proposed as an explanation for how humor helps to reduce the effects of stress and promote wellness?
A) Humor increases the experience of positive emotions.
B) Humor facilitates rewarding social interactions.
C) Humor facilitates the release of stress-relieving neurotransmitters.
D) Humor affects appraisals of stressful events.

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All of the other options (A, B, and D) have been proposed as explanations for how humor helps to reduce stress and promote wellness. Option C, however, is not a commonly cited explanation. While laughter may release endorphins, which can reduce pain and increase feelings of pleasure, it is not clear that humor itself directly facilitates the release of stress-relieving neurotransmitters.

Which of the Following Has NOT Been Proposed as an Explanation