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12. Frank, a stockholder, runs 2 miles everyday after work because it reduces hi

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Explanation / Answer

Ans 12 : b) Negative

Frank has related his running exercise with a significant decrease in the stress level. So now he knows , if he stops running , his stress levels will increase again , which he doesn't want to happen. So in order to prevent that , he maintains his running habit.