Which of the Following Scenarios Most Accurately Demonstrates How Our

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios most accurately demonstrates how our social contexts help shape our health?

• A)Antonio has never smoked,but his best friends at work take smoking breaks outside,and he usually joins them.Antonio eventually starts smoking,too.
• B)Celia works from home,but her boss hosts an annual party for telecommuters.Most everyone in attendance drinks heavily at the event,so Celia has one or two drinks to be sociable.
• C)Evan's parents have greatly reduced their sodium intake and strongly encourage their son to do the same while away at college.
• D)Marta's Facebook friends often post about different diets they're trying,with varying rates of success.Marta sometimes thinks about losing a couple of pounds.

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Definitions:

Self-control

The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses.

Monitors

Devices or people appointed to observe, check, and keep a continuous record of a process or situation.

Managers

Individuals responsible for controlling or administering all or part of a company or similar organization.

Middle-school/junior-high

Educational institutions that provide schooling for preteen and early teenage students, often encompassing grades 6 through 8.