Question

The case of norman cousins' illness and treatment was distinctive in that it spawned a medical interest in

a. the role of humor and laughter in healing.
b. naturopathic healing.
c. the nature of psychological hardiness.
d. the type a personality.

Answer 1

The case of norman cousins' illness and treatment was distinctive in that it spawned a medical interest in:
a. the role of humor and laughter in healing.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option a.

Step-by-step explanation:

Norman Cousins was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis, that is, a fatal and untreatable spinal column condition of unfamiliar reason. He used all the kinds of medicines like huge dosages of vitamin C, and many others, however, no effect was witnessed in the ailment.

However, one day he left the hospital against the guidance of his doctors, and locked himself in his home for a whole one month, and read humorous jokes and stories, and read his desired comic books and watched comedy movies. He did nothing but laughing for the whole month. He noticed that each time he laughed, his pain got alleviated.

At the month-end, he went to the hospital for an examination, and on his test there were no traces of dreaded disorder, and he was cured completely. Thus, Norman used humor and laughter to treat his incurable condition. Hence, the correct answer is option a.