Which of the following statements about how discrimination influences health is most accurate?
a. Discrimination is unrelated to poor health.
b. People who experience discrimination are likely to compensate for it by making positive health-related choices.
c. An immediate increase in heart rate is the biggest problem associated with experiencing discrimination.
d. Experiencing discrimination stimulates the stress response, which can bring about long-term health problems.
Answer: D
Rationale: Being a target of prejudice and discrimination is linked to increased blood pressure, heart rate, and secretions of stress hormones.
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