Bette has arteriosclerosis. She has to deliver a very difficult presentation in the morning. This stressor ______.
A. has no potential to trigger any heart problems
B. would trigger a heart problem if she had arteriosclerosis but not arteriosclerosis
C. has the potential to trigger a heart problem
D. would only affect men with arteriosclerosis
Answer: C
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