A Review by House and His Colleagues of Studies Conducted

question 174

Multiple Choice

A review by House and his colleagues of studies conducted with almost 37,000 people living in the U.S., Finland, and Sweden found that people were twice as likely to die during the study if they had low levels of _____________.

• A)personal coping skills
• B)pessimism
• C)social support
• D)optimism

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Definitions:

Submarine Lava Flows

Lava flows that occur beneath the ocean's surface, often originating from underwater volcanoes or fissures, contributing to the formation of new seafloor.

Lithosphere

The rigid outer layer of the Earth, encompassing the crust and the uppermost mantle, responsible for tectonic activities.

Mid-ocean Ridge

An underwater mountain range, formed by plate tectonics, that stretches across the ocean floors and is characterized by a rift at its summit from which new oceanic crust is formed.

Seafloor Elevation

The vertical height of the ocean floor above or below a reference surface, typically mean sea level.