According to the So-Called Epidemiological Paradox, Which of the Following

question 42

Multiple Choice

According to the so-called epidemiological paradox, which of the following people is most likely to have the best health outcome?

• A) Maribel, who immigrated to the United States mainland from Puerto Rico 1 year ago
• B) Hans, who immigrated to the United States mainland from Germany 10 years ago
• C) Juan, who immigrated to the United States mainland from Mexico 5 years ago
• D) Simone, who immigrated to the United States mainland from Puerto Rico 10 years ago
• E) Marisol, who immigrated to the United States mainland from Mexico 10 years ago

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Definitions:

Unpleasant Outcomes

Negative consequences or results that arise from specific actions or situations.

Reinforcement Theory

A psychological concept suggesting that behavior can be shaped by rewarding or punishing outcomes.

Law of Effect

A principle in psychology that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are not.

Premise

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