Psychological Stress Has Been Implicated as a Factor in a Wide

question 39

Multiple Choice

Psychological stress has been implicated as a factor in a wide variety of illnesses. This can be explained by the fact that stress

• A) can be experienced as either positive or negative.
• B) compromises the body's immune system.
• C) cannot be treated and thus escalates.
• D) promotes an illusion of invulnerability to disease.

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Definitions:

Colitis

Inflammation of the colon.

Tuberculosis

A contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs but can spread to other organs.

Botulism

A rare but serious illness caused by botulinum toxin, which can cause paralysis, breathing difficulties, and potentially death.

Whooping Cough

A highly contagious respiratory tract infection marked by severe hacking coughs followed by a high-pitched intake of breath that sounds like "whoop."