In a Study Conducted Employing Cold Viruses, Cohen, Tyrrell, and Smith

question 45

Multiple Choice

In a study conducted employing cold viruses, Cohen, Tyrrell, and Smith (1993) discovered that participants with higher perceived stress and negative affect were

• A) more likely to have died after a five-year follow-up study.
• B) more likely to show "hard" immune system changes.
• C) less likely to recover within a 5-day period.
• D) more likely to develop another more debilitating illness.
• E) less likely to show clinical evidence of a cold.

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Definitions:

Arthropod

An invertebrate that belongs to phylum Arthropoda; characterized by a hard exoskeleton; a segmented body; and paired, jointed appendages.

Parapodia

Paired, lateral extensions found in some annelids, such as polychaete worms, used for locomotion and respiration.

Oligochaetes

A subclass of earthworms characterized by having few bristles per segment, important for soil aeration and nutrient cycling.

Proglottid

A segment of a tapeworm containing both male and female reproductive organs, capable of producing eggs.