A Large Study by Peterson Et Al

question 27

Multiple Choice

A large study by Peterson et al. found that optimists and pessimists differed in the number of deaths due to

• A)cancer.
• B)immune system problems.
• C)cardiovascular disease.
• D)accidents.

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Definitions:

Verbal Following

The practice of attentively listening to someone and then immediately responding or acting based on the information communicated.

Treatment Outcomes

The results or changes following a medical treatment or intervention, often used to assess the effectiveness of the treatment.

Goal Setting

the process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives and timeframes to achieve it.

Successful Interrogations

The process of obtaining valid and useful information from individuals through questioning in a lawful and ethical manner.