What Has Research Shown About the Relationship Between Hostility and Heart

question 175

Multiple Choice

What has research shown about the relationship between hostility and heart disease?

• A)Hostility levels are not related to the likelihood of developing heart disease.
• B)Hostility levels are negatively correlated to heart disease: the lower the levels of hostility, the greater the likelihood of developing heart disease.
• C)Hostility levels are positively correlated to heart disease: the higher the level of hostility, the greater the likelihood of developing heart disease.
• D)The correlation between hostility levels and heart disease is much weaker than the correlation between competitiveness and heart disease.

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Definitions:

Disseminating Information

The process of spreading or distributing information and knowledge to a wide audience.

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Health Promotion

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Educating Patients

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