People, Being Prisoners Of_______, Have Made Failing a Basic Metaphor

question 9

Multiple Choice

People, being prisoners of_______, have made failing a basic metaphor for failure, from the fall of the stock market to the fall of government.

• A) politics
• B) gravity
• C) greed
• D) turbulence
• E) emotion

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Definitions:

Psychoneuroimmunologists

Scientists who study the complex interactions among the nervous system, mental states, and the immune system.

Immune System

The body's defense mechanism against infections, diseases, and foreign substances, composed of specialized cells, tissues, organs, and processes.

Physical Illness

A condition affecting the body, often caused by infection, genetics, or environmental factors, leading to dysfunction or pain.

Personal Factors

Individual characteristics that influence behavior and performance, such as attitudes, skills, knowledge, and personality traits.