Question

Bernard is an ambitious, highly competitive corporate lawyer who recently had a heart attack. He tends to be impatient and a perfectionist, and he gets angry over little things. Research suggests that Bernard's susceptibility to heart attacks may be most closely linked to his:A) ambition.B) anger.C) perfectionism.D) competitiveness

Answer 1

Answer:

Bernard susceptibility to heart attacks may be most closely linked to his B. Anger.

Explanation:

Anger is a strong emotion generally felt when something does not go as planned or something wrong has happened, mostly. It can be linked to heart attacks because it can increase one's heart rate and blood pressure. It can also tighten the individual's blood vessels and create clotting.

In this case, anger is an emotion and has repercussions on the body. The others can trigger anger but cannot be the main link to Bernard's heart attack.