Which of the Following Did George Vaillant Conclude as Part

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following did George Vaillant conclude as part of the 60-year longitudinal Harvard Study of Adult Development?

• A) Socioeconomic status was the main predictor of successful mental health and aging.
• B) Race was the main predictor of successful mental health and aging.
• C) Good mental health with aging, regardless of background, involved a capacity for gratitude, forgiveness, and love.
• D) Good mental health with aging, regardless of background, involves symptom management and medication.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in high-level functions such as sensory perception, cognition, and generating motor commands.

Frontal Lobes

Sections of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Somatosensory Cortex

A region of the brain responsible for processing sensory information from various parts of the body, relating to touch, temperature, and pain.

Motor Cortex

An area of the cerebral cortex that plays a crucial role in the planning, control, and implementation of voluntary movements.