Research on the Relationship Between Personality Traits and Cancer Risk

question 57

Multiple Choice

Research on the relationship between personality traits and cancer risk indicates that:

• A) having a Type A personality is a significant risk factor in the development of cancer.
• B) having a pessimistic approach to life increases a person's chances of developing cancer.
• C) people with an external locus of control develop cancer at higher rates than people with an internal locus of control.
• D) there is no link between personality and how prone a person is to develop cancer.

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