This article suggests a set of core values are universally important across different cultures in creating lasting friendships. which character traits are related to these core values?
a. "personal insight, self-discipline, and unconditional positive regard"
b. -"trustworthiness honesty dependability, loyalty, and (trust)"
c. "empathy, the ability to withhold judgment effective listening skills, and the ability to offer
support in good times and bad
d. "self-confidence, the ability to see the humor in life and being fun to be around"

C. "empathy, the ability to withhold judgment effective listening skills, and the ability to offer  support in good times and bad"

Explanation:

The character traits which are related to the core values as depicted in the scenario of the article are "empathy, the ability to withhold judgement, effective listening skills, and the ability to offer support in good times and bad". These characteristics are "universally important" across different cultures in "creating lasting friendships". And thus, one must make sure that they instil these core values to understand the true essence of friendship and its values.

laughter improves people's emotional and well-being.   kavita khajuria is a psychiatrist and he has defined laughter as " physical expression of humour and joy that has numorous protective qualities." when you feel under stress or sad because you have argued with a person you love, you need to laugh to feel strong enough to face the problems.

when you have an exam , you probably feel under stress. laughing will you release this tension. humour decreases the hormones that cause stress. k. khajuria   says that the brain releases some chemical components when we laugh. these chemical components are called neurotrophic factors and they are very important. they support the neurons in the brain and encourage the growth of new neurons. as a conclusion, you should laugh a lot before giving your exam. laughing will you with your exam and with your brain.

if you are having difficult times with friends or family members, laughing will also you face these problems. alannagh kelly is an assistant psychologist. she thinks that laughter can   make anger and anxiety vanish in the air. laughter can set a new and exciting atmosphere among people and it can make the bonds bewteen people stronger. so, if you are having a difficult time with someone you love, invite him / her to watch a comedy. you will probably make peace.

laugher will certainly protect you against stress and emotional pain. watching a comedy   may be a solution to stress or damaged bonds. " this remedy is fun , free, and best of all, no instructions needed."   alannagh kelly has said in her blog.

effective not taking is most important when a student is listening, watching, or reading for class.

hope that ya!

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