Theories of Biological Aging Can Be Divided into Two Main

question 32

Multiple Choice

Theories of biological aging can be divided into two main groups, genetic programming theories and ______ theories.

• A) variable-rate
• B) variable success
• C) error success
• D) programming error

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Definitions:

Environmental Factors

External elements including climate, geography, natural resources, and cultural elements that affect living organisms and human health.

Heritability

The proportion of observable differences in a trait among individuals within a population that are due to genetic differences.

Middle-Class

Refers to a social class between the working class and the upper class, often characterized by moderate income, education level, and occupational prestige.

Flynn Effect

The observed rise over time in standardized intelligence test scores, theorized to reflect a variety of environmental factors.