Attempts to classically condition the suppression of the immune response in rats have demonstrated that:
A) conditioning may affect immunity, but this cannot be generalized to responses under stress
B) the immune system cannot be affected by purely psychological factors
C) our immune systems can be affected by psychological or cognitive stressors
D) experimental data derived from rats cannot be generalized to humans

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There is evidence to suggest that the immune response can be affected by psychological or cognitive stressors. This has been demonstrated in classical conditioning experiments with rats. While it is important to consider potential differences between rats and humans, the general finding that psychological factors can impact the immune system has been supported in a range of studies. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect based on these findings.

Attempts to Classically Condition the Suppression of the Immune Response