Segerstrom and Colleagues Found That Optimistic Law Students

question 58

Multiple Choice

Segerstrom and colleagues found that optimistic law students:

• A) had higher CD4 cell counts over the semester than did pessimists.
• B) were more likely to appraise their coursework as a challenge rather than as a threat.
• C) exercised more and avoided smoking and alcohol abuse.
• D) had higher CD4 cell counts over the semester than did pessimists and were more likely to appraise their coursework as a challenge rather than as a threat.

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