Optimism Is Linked to ______ Levels of Emotional Distress and ______

question 213

Multiple Choice

Optimism is linked to ______ levels of emotional distress and ______ levels of pain among cancer patients.

• A) lower, lower
• B) lower, higher
• C) higher, lower
• D) higher, higher

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Definitions:

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Medications designed to reduce inflammation and relieve pain; includes both over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

CVD

Stands for Cardiovascular Disease, encompassing a range of heart and blood vessel conditions, including coronary artery disease and stroke.

Inflammation

The body's protective response to injury or damage, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and sometimes pain and loss of function.

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, such as arteriosclerosis, heart attacks, and stroke.