Physical symptoms and a tendency to make poor decisions are increased by
A) being unrealistically optimistic about situations.
B) negative thoughts and "self-talk."
C) not focusing intently on your goals.
D) being too relaxed in stressful situations.

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Negative thoughts and "self-talk" can increase stress and anxiety, which can exacerbate physical symptoms and impair decision-making abilities. Being unrealistically optimistic, not focusing intently on goals, or being too relaxed in stressful situations may have other negative consequences, but they are not directly linked to these specific outcomes.

Physical Symptoms and a Tendency to Make Poor Decisions Are