You Are About to Make a Speech, and You Are

question 171

Multiple Choice

You are about to make a speech, and you are quite nervous.You begin to think about your pet cat Fluffy at home.According to research, because you thought of your pet, you are more likely to

• A)gain more stress relief than thinking about your best friend.
• B)gain less stress relief than thinking about your spouse or your friend.
• C)lose your focus on your speech while thinking about something else.
• D)receive no benefit nor incur any damage from this fantasy.

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Definitions:

General Upper Respiratory Symptoms

Non-specific symptoms affecting the upper respiratory tract, including coughing, sneezing, nasal congestion, and sore throat.

Incubation Period

Period between exposure to an infection and when symptoms start to manifest.

Exposure To Infection

The state of coming into contact with infectious agents (bacteria, viruses, fungi), potentially leading to illness.

Appearance Of The First Symptom

The initial manifestation or indication of the presence of a disease or medical condition.