The authors of your text report that researchers exposed some participants in a study to the virus that causes the common cold and others to saline solution.Results of this study showed that ________ of participants reporting the least stress caught the cold, and ________ of participants reporting the most stress caught the cold.

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The study found that 27 percent of participants reporting the least stress caught the cold, while 50 percent of participants reporting the most stress caught the cold. This suggests that stress may have a negative impact on the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to illness. Option A is incorrect as only 10 percent of participants reporting the least stress caught the cold, which is far lower than the reported percentage for those reporting the most stress. Option B is incorrect as none of the least stressed participants caught the cold, which is not supported by the study findings. Option D is incorrect as the reported percentage for participants with the least stress catching the cold is higher than 12 percent.

The Authors of Your Text Report That Researchers Exposed Some