If the Findings from the Study Regarding the Writings of a Group

question 21

Multiple Choice

If the findings from the study regarding the writings of a group of Catholic nuns (Massie et al.,1996) are correct,which of the following individuals is most likely to eventually develop Alzheimer's type dementia?

• A) John, whose writing is very descriptive and a bit bizarre.
• B) Mary, whose writing has many religious themes.
• C) Maureen, whose writing is mostly about animals.
• D) Lisa, whose writing describes events in very brief terms.

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Definitions:

Hopelessness

The belief that negative events are inevitable and a sense of self-deficiency or unworthiness.

Expectations

Mental representations of future events, which can influence perception, cognition, and behavior in anticipation of those events.

Learned Helplessness

A state where an individual experiences feelings of inability to control their life, stemming from a traumatic experience or ongoing inability to achieve success.

Situational

Pertaining to or dependent upon circumstances, often used to describe behavior that varies according to specific environmental factors.