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tth

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Robert, a middle-aged African American man, believes another person has just called him a derogatory name. According to research, Robert is most likely to
 
  A) react by insulting the other person.
  B) react by moving away from the other person.
  C) react with an increase in his blood pressure.
  D) react by realizing he may have misunderstood.

Question 2

In what way does reactivity relate to ethnic background?
 
  A) African American men show more reactivity to stress than European American men.
  B) European American children show more reactivity than African American children.
  C) European American children with a family history of heart disease have the highest reactivity rates.
  D) Both b and c are correct.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A



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