A study by Cohen, Janicki-Deverts, Turner, and Doyle (2015) found that people exposed to the cold virus became less ill if ______.
A) were treated by a medical professional
B) they got more hugs
C) they were given an oxytocin nasal spray
D) they talked on the phone with a loved one

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The study found that individuals who received more frequent hugs were less likely to become ill after being exposed to the cold virus, suggesting that social support and the physical act of hugging can have a protective effect against illness.

A Study by Cohen, Janicki-Deverts, Turner, and Doyle (2015) Found