Palmore, Fillenbaum and George (1984) Found That the Best Predictor

question 8

Multiple Choice

Palmore, Fillenbaum and George (1984) found that the best predictor of surviving to the age of 75 in good health and high spirits was:

• A) initial level of happiness before retirement and role loss (measured at age 65).
• B) initial level of physical health before retirement and role loss (measured at age 65).
• C) role disengagement.
• D) high social activity.

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