Feeling liked and encouraged by intimate friends and family has been found to promote

A) reduced oxytocin levels.
B) mindfulness meditation.
C) stronger immune functioning.
D) the adaptation-level phenomenon.

Oxytocin Levels

Concentrations of the hormone oxytocin in the body, which is often linked to social bonding and behaviors.

Mindfulness Meditation

A form of meditation that involves paying attention to the present moment with an attitude of openness, curiosity, and non-judgment.

Immune Functioning

The complex biological processes and mechanisms that the body uses to fight off infections, diseases, and other foreign bodies.