In a classic experiment in which people were deliberately exposed to the virus that caused common colds, people who had a(n) _____ were much more likely to actually get a cold.

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A high stress score on the SSRS indicates higher levels of stress, which has been shown to weaken the immune system and make individuals more susceptible to illnesses, such as the common cold virus. Therefore, people with high stress scores are more likely to get a cold after being deliberately exposed to the virus.

In a Classic Experiment in Which People Were Deliberately Exposed