Thea is giving a speech on the global hiv epidemic and would like to incorporate some testimony to lend credibility to her claims. which of the following would be the least effective choice for thea to include in her speech? a. according to eric s. daar, md, “there is little evidence that hiv can be transferred by casual exposure, as might occur in a household setting workplace or classroom.” b. in 1987, dr. kevin decock, a cdc epidemiologist, and professor odehouri koudou, a doctor from the cote d'ivoire ministry of health (moh), shepherd the first public health agreement between their two countries which has now grown to support the expansion of hiv prevention, care, and treatment in cote d'ivoire. c. my neighbor, who has lived with his uncle who is hiv positive for many years, can attest to the fact that casual contact with individuals who are infected poses no threat. d. scientists and medical authorities agree that hiv does not survive well in the environment, making the possibility of environmental transmission remote.

we need to see the examples!

pre-writing

why we feel good, or better, when we laugh?

is there a scientific explanation for this to happen?

which are the sources?

rough draft

laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings.

newport academy: endorphins reduce stress and strength social connections.

they combat anxiety and depression.

final draft

we know that when we laugh we feel better; when something is making us laugh it means we thought it was funny at some point, even if it was not meant that way. what we know is that it made us feel good. that is something we all can realize easily, but is it a chemical explanation for it to happen? of course there

according to joe bluett, laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings. also, he says that laughter can increase confidence, self-esteem, creativity, positivity and resilience, bringing positive changes to all aspects of our lives.

the newport academy says that, when we laugh, we release endorphins and that makes our body feel instantly relieved from tension and worry. endorphins also reduce stress and strength social connections.

therefor, laughter is the best to combat anxiety and depression.