Mr. Vagus is participating in a clinical research study that is investigating psychological factors that may influence the development of heart disease. When he is instructed to imagine a situation in which he was very angry, the sensors monitoring his heart reveal that
A. his heartbeat has slowed significantly.
B. his heart is pumping less efficiently.
C. the area around his heart has become swollen and inflamed.
D. he is having a "painless" heart attack.
Answer: B
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