Studies Examining the Relation Between Negative Life Events and Psychological

question 319

Multiple Choice

Studies examining the relation between negative life events and psychological distress have indicated that there is a positive association between these variables, but interpreting this finding is difficult because there is/are __________________.

• A)several possible causal interpretations of this result
• B)negative life events that vary by individuals
• C)difficulty measuring psychological distress
• D)only one possible causal interpretation of this result

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Definitions:

Maximum Life Span

The oldest possible age that members of a species can live under ideal circumstances. For humans, that age is approximately 122 years.

Life Expectancy

The average number of years an individual is expected to live, based on statistical averages of age-specific death rates.

Wear-and-Tear Theory

A concept in aging that suggests the body deteriorates progressively due to accumulated damage from environmental factors.