Oscar is suspicious, resentful, antagonistic, distrustful of others, and frequently angry. Oscar is displaying characteristics consistent with __________, which is a risk factor for __________.

A. hostility; smoking
B. hostility; coronary heart disease
C. dispositional optimism; alcoholism
D. dispositional stress; coronary heart disease


Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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