With regard to the relation between stress and illness, the tendency to become anxious or pessimistic under stress is as an example of a(n) ____________.

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The tendency to become anxious or pessimistic under stress is an example of a vulnerability factor. Vulnerability factors are characteristics of a person that increase their sensitivity to stress, making them more likely to experience negative outcomes, such as illness, when under stress.

With Regard to the Relation Between Stress and Illness, the Tendency