As Child Protective Service case workers, Alan and Terry both experience strong negative emotions on the job. The cases of child abuse and neglect are often times emotionally overwhelming. Alan tries to leave his work at the office, so he pushes the negative thoughts aside and will not discuss his job with his wife. Terry, on the other hand, usually tells his wife all about how he spends his day, recounting to her details that have him so very angry and those that make him sad. In light of current research, we might expect:
A. Terry to live longer as he has not constrained his negative emotions
B. Alan to live longer as he has constrained his negative emotions
C. Terry to live the same length of time as Alan, all other things being equal
D. Alan to live longer as he has suppressed his negative emotions both on the job and off
A. Terry to live longer as he has not constrained his negative emotions
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