Recent surveys show that many people who seek medical help are under a great deal of stress. Medical research also shows that stress can adversely affect an individual’s immune system, which is responsible for combating many infections. Thus when a person is under stress, he or she is more likely to become ill.
? Which of the following, if true, would most strength the conclusion above?
A. Many businesses that provide health insurance for their employees also provide seminars on stress management. B. Many businesses report a significant decrease in absenteeism during periods when employees feel pressured by management. C. There is a marked decrease in the number of complaints presented at college infirmaries during vacation time. D. There is a marked increase in the number of illness treated at college infirmaries around the time of examinations. E. Most people report that being in a hospital or an infirmary is a stressful situation.