Question

which statement primarily appeals to logos to support the position that keeping a journal can positively affect a persons happiness and health? dr. kathleen adams, a champion of therapeutic writing, rightly argues that the practice of keeping a journal can be a helpful, even cathartic tool. there is a significant body of research that supports the claim that expressive writing can be therapeutic and have both short- and long - term positive effects. by expressing ourselves freely through writing, we are able to let go of negative emotions, lightening our spiritual burdens and becoming wonderfully self - aware in the process.

Explanation:

Logos appeals to logic and evidence. The second statement references a significant body of research, which is an appeal to evidence - based logic. The first statement relies on an authority figure (ethos), and the third statement is more of an emotional and intuitive appeal (pathos).

Answer:

There is a significant body of research that supports the claim that expressive writing can be therapeutic and have both short - and long - term positive effects.