As Discussed in the Text, One Study Conducted in 2001

question 72

Multiple Choice

As discussed in the text, one study conducted in 2001 examined short biographies that were written by nuns in 1930. The study found that the nuns who ____ in the biographies had lived about 10 years longer than the nuns who didn't.

• A) focused on their adult lives rather than their childhoods
• B) expressed high commitment to being a nun
• C) focused on other people (rather than themselves)
• D) expressed high positive emotions

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Definitions:

Human Capital Flow

The movement and development of employees' skills and knowledge within and between organizations, which can impact innovation and economic growth.

Succession Management

Strategic process of identifying and preparing suitable employees through mentoring, training, and job rotations to replace key players within an organization as they retire or leave.

Turnover Rates

The percentage of employees leaving a company within a certain period, which could be indicative of the workplace environment, job satisfaction, or other factors.

Human Capital Stocks

The accumulated skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population, viewed in terms of their value or cost to an organization or country.