Darla Is Creating a Hypothesis Based on Some Research She's

Multiple Choice

Darla is creating a hypothesis based on some research she's found. What would her conclusion be, based on the following premises?
Major Premise: Physician use of humor is positively related to an individual's compliance with her or his physician.
Minor Premise: There is a negative relationship between patient compliance and the likelihood of relapse.

A) A physician's use of humor negatively relates to a patient's likelihood of relapse.
B) A physician's use of humor causes patients to become more ill.
C) A physician's compliance-gaining strategies lead to a decrease in patient compliance.
D) Physicians who are liked are less likely to have patients who are noncompliant.