Which of the Following Statements Best Characterizes the Relationship Between

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best characterizes the relationship between stress and illness?

• A) Stress increases the number of lymphocytes in the bloodstream, which diminishes the body's ability to fight off disease.
• B) Stress increases levels of adrenaline and other hormones that suppress immune cell activity and increase susceptibility to illness.
• C) Stress increases the negative attributions that people make, and negative attributions can become self-fulfilling prophecies.
• D) Under high levels of stress, people tend to sleep too much, which weakens the immune system and makes illness more likely.

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