One Possible Explanation for the Longer Life Expectancy of Religiously

question 101

Multiple Choice

One possible explanation for the longer life expectancy of religiously active people is that

• A) they respond to stress with higher blood pressure.
• B) they have Type A personalities.
• C) their nervous system responds to stress with greater arousal.
• D) they receive more social support.

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