The Prevailing Explanation for the Relationship Between Stress and Illness

question 42

Multiple Choice

The prevailing explanation for the relationship between stress and illness has been that increased levels of stress result in a decrease in the immune system's ability to protect the body from illness. On the other hand, it is possible that people who are experiencing stress engage in more health-damaging behaviours, which can lead to a greater likelihood of illness. This different explanation of the relationship demonstrates the importance of

• A)falsifiability.
• B)ruling out rival hypotheses.
• C)replicability.
• D)extraordinary claims.

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