Bernice is a happy person and rarely gets sick. However, she recently caught a cold and also twisted her ankle. What might you predict about Bernice's coping skills?
A) Due to inexperience she will be less able to cope with the pain of her ankle.
B) She will deal with the pain quite well.
C) She will likely become depressed because she is not used to being unwell.
D) She will experience a severe decline in happiness.
E) She will recover more slowly than a less happy person.
Answer: B
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