Your Textbook Presents a Number of Explanations for How Hostility

question 471

Multiple Choice

Your textbook presents a number of explanations for how hostility predisposes people to heart disease and other health problems. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• A) Hostile people tend to react more intensely than other people to a stressor and experience increases in blood pressure, heart rate, and the production of stress-related hormones.
• B) Hostile men and women do not express their anger outwardly, but instead bottle up their emotions and hide their true feelings.
• C) Because of their cynical attitudes and aggressive behavior, hostile people experience more frequent and more severe negative life events and daily hassles.
• D) Because hostile men and women are prone to get angry more often than others, they also experience stress more frequently.

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Definitions:

Dominate

To exert control or power over; be in a position of authority or commanding influence.

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Having a desire or willingness to achieve something, often with enthusiasm or determination.

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The firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something, fundamental for building and maintaining relationships in social and professional contexts.