Mary Is a Regular Jogger and Runs Because She Enjoys

question 29

Multiple Choice

Mary is a regular jogger and runs because she enjoys it, it helps her to remain fit, and it functions as a source of stress relief. However, when she is under stress, she tends to not run as much and as a result, she sometimes becomes ill. This example best demonstrates how stress can influence illness by changing:

• A) physiology.
• B) bodily processes.
• C) behaviour.
• D) personality factors.

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