Who of the Following Is LEAST Likely to Experience Illness

question 20

Multiple Choice

Who of the following is LEAST likely to experience illness due to the stress associated with their job?

• A)Susie, a single mother of a five-year old boy, works long hours in a low-paying position.
• B)Mary Lou, a married mother of two young children, works in a low-paying service job 40 hours per week.
• C)Sally, a single mother of a five-year old daughter, is a lawyer with flexible hours.
• D)Miranda, a married mother with two young children, is a lawyer with flexible hours.

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