Michael's roommate has come down with a cold. In which of the following circumstances is Michael most likely to catch his roommate's cold?
a. Michael's girlfriend just broke up with him, but he knew it was coming and doesn't view it as all that bad a thing.
b. Michael's goldfish just died, which he views as a very negative event.
c. Michael hasn't been exercising very much lately.
d. It doesn't matter what is going on in Michael's life; all that matters is whether he is exposed to the virus that causes the cold.
Answer: B
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