What Relationship Does the Size of One's Social Network Share

question 3

Multiple Choice

What relationship does the size of one's social network share with one's health?

• A) Having a larger social network predicts better mental health but not physical health.
• B) Larger social networks are associated with increased anxiety.
• C) People with larger social networks live longer on average.
• D) The association between social networks and longevity does not exist after controlling for health behaviors.

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