Which factor is least associated with suppressed immune system functioning?
A) the death of a spouse
B) depression
C) a lack of perceived control
D) an increase in natural killer cells

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An increase in natural killer cells actually indicates an enhanced immune system functioning, so it is the least associated with a suppressed immune system. The other three factors — death of a spouse, depression, and lack of perceived control — have all been shown to adversely affect immune system function.

Which Factor Is Least Associated with Suppressed Immune System Functioning