What has research on the relation between reaction to negative life events and sense of humor in undergraduates found?
a) Students reported less depression if they had a high sense of humor.
b) Students reported more depression if they had a high sense of humor.
c) Students who did not rely on humor during negative life events were less depressed.
d) Students reported less depression if their sense of humor was not affected by the life event.
A
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