Aim: Investigate affect of general life stress on vulnerability to common cold as measure of immune function
Procedure:
- 394 Pps completed life questionnaire and rated levels of stress and depression to make stress index
- Were exposed to cold virus and after 1 week recorded how many had a clinical cold
Findings: Positive correlation between stress index and chance of getting cold
Conclusion: Life stress and depression can suppress the immune system
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