Every Year During Finals Week in December,Judy Came Down with a Severe

question 146

Multiple Choice

Every year during finals week in December,Judy came down with a severe cold.It was the only cold she got each year.Which is the most likely explanation for this pattern of colds?

• A) Cold viruses are present only in December.
• B) The stress of final exams left Judy more susceptible to colds.
• C) Judy's roommate caught a cold every December and gave it to Judy.
• D) There is no rational explanation. It is just a random pattern of colds.

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