Hari, Adam, and Neela Went Snowboarding and Neglected to Apply

question 35

Multiple Choice

Hari, Adam, and Neela went snowboarding and neglected to apply sunscreen. Now they all have blisters on their faces. Hari lives with his romantic partner and they have a good relationship, Adam is in a difficult relationship, and Neela has just broken up with her romantic partner. Given what you know about health and relationships, what can we say about their recovery?

• A) Neela will recover the quickest because she doesn't have to worry about taking care of another person.
• B) Both Hari and Adam will recover more quickly than Neela because they are in relationships.
• C) Hari will recover the quickest because Adam's relationship is difficult and Neela just broke off a relationship.
• D) All of them are likely to recover equally as fast.

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