Mr. Vagus is participating in a clinical research study that is investigating psychological factors that may influence the development of heart disease. When he is instructed to imagine a situation in which he was very angry, the sensors monitoring his heart reveal that

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When Mr. Vagus is instructed to imagine a situation in which he was very angry, the sensors monitoring his heart reveal that his heart is pumping less efficiently. This is a possible physiological response to stress and negative emotions, which can increase the risk of heart disease. Option A is incorrect because a slowed heartbeat is not a typical response to anger. Option C is incorrect because swelling and inflammation are not typical heart responses to anger. Option D is incorrect because a painless heart attack is a serious medical emergency and would be unlikely to occur during a research study procedure.

Mr Vagus Is Participating in a Clinical Research Study That