Reporting Poor Health Might Be Associated with Longer Life Expectancies

question 82

Multiple Choice

Reporting poor health might be associated with longer life expectancies because:

• A) longer life and aging bring more health problems
• B) older people are less likely to seek medical care
• C) healthy behaviors are not correlated with life expectancy
• D) people with bad health may not see a doctor and are not included in life span statistics

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Definitions:

Natural Selection

The concept that holds that adaptive genetic variations among members of a species enable individuals with those variations to survive and reproduce.

Genetic Variations

Differences in DNA sequences among individuals, which contribute to the uniqueness of each person's physical and behavioral characteristics.

Adaptive Genetic

Genetic changes that enhance the survival and reproduction of organisms in their environment.

Startle Response

A rapid, involuntary reaction to a sudden or threatening stimulus, often involving physical movement away from the stimulus.