Sociologists use the term marriage to refer to a. the set of norms that establishes and characterizes the relationship between married
individuals.
b. the married couple.
a social custom involving a wedding.
d. a group consisting of an individual, his or her spouse, and their children.

I think that it is A.

Explanation:

It couldn't be D, because not all married couples have children. It couldn't be "the married couple", just BECAUSE. And a social custom involving a wedding could not be it because not everyone will always get married. I think it is A because I think it fits best.

i agree definitely that

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.