In 2001 Danner, Snowdon, and Friesen Evaluated the Autobiographies of 180

question 72

Multiple Choice

In 2001 Danner, Snowdon, and Friesen evaluated the autobiographies of 180 Catholic nuns written in the early 20th century. According to the results of their study, positive emotional content in the writings was inversely correlated with what outcome?

• A) Risk of mortality sixty years later
• B) Satisfaction with their work sixty years later
• C) Autonomy in their daily lives sixty years later
• D) General wellbeing sixty years later

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Definitions:

Cancer Death

The loss of life due to cancer, a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled division of abnormal cells.

Coronary Artery Disease

A type of cardiovascular disease that involves the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, primarily due to atherosclerosis, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart.

Coronary Heart Disease

A condition characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries, leading to decreased blood flow to the heart.

Hypoglycemia

A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of glucose (sugar) in the blood, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, and if severe, comas.