Casey,sixty-two,is starting to worry about being at risk for coronary heart disease (CHD).He went to a workshop on how to change the way he deals with people to reduce his chances of getting CHD.The workshop was most likely focused on ____.

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The workshop focused on changing the way Casey deals with people, which suggests that it was aimed at reducing hostility. Hostility has been linked to an increased risk of CHD, so learning to reduce feelings of anger and hostility can help lower the risk of developing the disease. Options A and B, optimism and relaxation, might be relevant to managing stress and improving overall health, but they are not specifically related to reducing the risk of CHD. Option C, changing health-risk behaviors, is too broad to be the correct answer based on the information provided.

Casey,sixty-Two,is Starting to Worry About Being at Risk for Coronary