Which of the Following Diseases Is the Biggest Killer in Today's

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following diseases is the biggest killer in today's high-income nations?

• A)heart disease
• B)influenza
• C)pneumonia
• D)cholera

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Definitions:

Reality Principle

A psychoanalytic concept that refers to the ability of the ego to address the demands of the environment in a realistic manner, balancing the id's desires with the external world's constraints.

Unconscious Wishes

Desires or longings that an individual is not aware of but that influence emotions and behavior, according to psychoanalytic theory.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in psychology that suggests a person's behavior is influenced by both their personal characteristics and their environment in a mutual way.

Maturity Principle

The concept that individuals become more conscientious and agreeable as they age, showing fewer negative or antisocial behaviors.