The example of the woman experiencing severe allergic reactions to red roses illustrates that:
A) operant conditioning can affect the immune system
B) the immune system can be altered by psychological factors
C) the immune system functions independently of cognitive factors
D) the neutral stimulus never reliably predicts the conditioned stimulus

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The example suggests that the woman's psychological response to red roses (i.e. fear or anxiety) is causing her immune system to elicit an allergic response. This illustrates that psychological factors can indeed alter immune function.

The Example of the Woman Experiencing Severe Allergic Reactions to Red