Based on research by Sheldon Cohen and colleagues, which of these people is more likely to catch a cold if they are all exposed to someone who has it?
A) Wanda, who goes to bed and gets up at the same times each day
B) Xavier, who is very friendly and regularly interacts with others
C) Yolanda, who feels and expresses gratitude and joy in life daily
D) Zvi, who has just succeeded in coping with divorce and custody

Question

​Based on research by Sheldon Cohen and colleagues, which of these people is more likely to catch a cold if they are all exposed to someone who has it?
A) ​Wanda, who goes to bed and gets up at the same times each day
B) ​Xavier, who is very friendly and regularly interacts with others
C) ​Yolanda, who feels and expresses gratitude and joy in life daily
D) ​Zvi, who has just succeeded in coping with divorce and custody

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research by Sheldon Cohen and colleagues suggests that stress and coping with major life changes, like divorce, can weaken the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to catching a cold.

​Based on Research by Sheldon Cohen and Colleagues, Which of These

Based on Research by Sheldon Cohen and Colleagues, Which of These