Scientists Have Found That, on Average, as People's Stress Levels

question 108

Multiple Choice

Scientists have found that, on average, as people's stress levels increase, the functioning of their immune system decreases. This is an example of ______.

• A) a neutral correlation
• B) a positive correlation
• C) a selection factor
• D) a negative correlation

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