Given the Following Results

question 7

Short Answer

Given the following results
Life expectancy = 1+2GDP - 0.01GDP²
where GDP is in thousands (meaning a GDP of $60 signifies a GDP of $60,000), answer the following:
a. The predicted increase in life expectancy of GDP increase by $1 from $40.
b. The predicted increase in life expectancy if GDP increase by $1 from $100.
c. The predicted life expectancy in a country with a GDP of 50.
d. Give a simple explanation for the use of a polynomial model in order to model the relationship between life expectancy and GDP.

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Definitions:

Terror Management Theory

a psychological concept suggesting that humans have a biological need to manage their fear of mortality, leading to various cultural beliefs and behaviors.

Dehumanization

The tendency to hold stereotypic views of outgroup members as animals rather than humans

Stereotype Threat

The situational predicament in which individuals are at risk of confirming negative stereotypes about their social group.

System Justification

A theory suggesting that people have a psychological tendency to defend and justify the status quo, even if it is disadvantageous to them, to maintain stability and a sense of legitimacy in society.