The Decrease in Life Expectancy in the Former Soviet Union

question 15

Multiple Choice

The decrease in life expectancy in the former Soviet Union is concentrated among men,perhaps linked to excessive alcohol consumption and stress brought about by:

• A) high rates of unemployment, inflation, and financial insecurity
• B) HIV epidemic
• C) hunger
• D) subjective poverty

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Definitions:

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by being organized, responsible, and dependable.

Reference-Group Effects

The influence of social groups on an individual's behavior, attitudes, or beliefs.

Reference-Group Effect

The impact that the standards of one's reference group have on their behavior, including attitudes, beliefs, and actions.

National Pride

A feeling of love, devotion, and sense of attachment to one’s country and its characteristics and culture.