In a classic experiment in which people were deliberately exposed to the virus that caused common colds, people who exhibited which of the following were much more likely to actually get a cold?
A)high stress score on the SRRS.
B)low stress score on the SRRS.
C)extroverted personality as measured by the MMPI-2.
D)introverted personality as measured by the MMPI-2.

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The experiment found that individuals with a high stress score on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) were more likely to develop a cold. This scale measures the amount of stress an individual is experiencing, and higher scores indicate greater stress, which can weaken the immune system's ability to fight off viruses.

In a Classic Experiment in Which People Were Deliberately Exposed