In the Context of Laura Carstensen's View on Life Expectancy

question 74

Multiple Choice

In the context of Laura Carstensen's view on life expectancy, which of the following statements is true?

• A) There has been a remarkable decrease in the number of people living to an old age.
• B) The conception of work as a full-time endeavor ending in the early 60s is well suited for long lives.
• C) Science, technology, and behavioral changes have not kept pace with the increase in the number of people living to an old age.
• D) There should be a change from a world constructed mainly for the elderly to a world that is more compatible for young people.

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Definitions:

Emotion

A complex psychological state that involves a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.

Bodily Changes

Physiological or physical alterations in the body that can occur due to various factors including emotion, health conditions, or environmental influences.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that relays sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, playing a key role in consciousness and sleep.

Amygdala

A part of the brain involved in processing emotions, fear, and pleasure responses.