Suppose for a Moment That "George" Was One of the Older

question 65

Multiple Choice

Suppose for a moment that "George" was one of the older adults in the Langer & Rodin (1976) study on nursing homes and was assigned to the experimental group (i.e., he had a plant he cared for) . On the basis of the research findings, a year and a half later, he was more likely to be _____ than control condition participants.

• A) deceased.
• B) a member of the gardening team.
• C) alive and healthier than control condition participants.
• D) alive but no healthier than control condition participants.

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Definitions:

External Locus

Refers to the belief that outside forces, rather than personal actions, control one's life circumstances.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept that refers to individuals’ beliefs about the extent to which their actions influence the rewards and consequences they experience.

Stable Worldview

A consistent and unchanging perspective or set of beliefs about the world and one's place within it.

Physical Health

A state of physical well-being in which a person is physically able to perform daily activities without restrictions or limitations.