Rachel is stuck in a low-paying job with a boss who offers no support. She can't quit because of her family's financial problems, but there is no hope of promotion in this job When her work-related problems are compared to those of her boss (an executive supervising 10 employees) ________
a. Rachel's boss will be at a greater risk of stress-related illness than will Rachel.
b. Rachel will be at a greater risk of stress-related illness than her boss.
c. their risks of stress-related illness will be similar because they work in the same environment.
d. Rachel will be at risk for catching the common cold, and her boss will be at risk for rectal cancer.
Answer: b. Rachel will be at a greater risk of stress-related illness than her boss.
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