A Theory of Aging That States That Aging in the Body's

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Short Answer

A theory of aging that states that aging in the body's hormonal system can lower resistance to stress and increase the likelihood of disease.

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Definitions:

Mental World

The realm of an individual's thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and perceptions.

Physical World

The physical world refers to all of the planets, stars, galaxies, and all matter and energy that exists in the universe, as well as all the physical and natural laws that govern them.

Normal Accident

A theory suggesting that complex systems such as nuclear power plants are inherently susceptible to failures, no matter how well they are managed.

Risk Society

A society increasingly preoccupied with the future and also with safety, addressing and managing risks that modernity itself has produced.