Which Science Goal Is a Researcher Pursuing by Studying Stress

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which science goal is a researcher pursuing by studying stress reactions in elderly people to determine risk factors for subsequent heart attacks and depression

• A) construction and revision
• B) measurement and description 
• C) understanding and prediction
• D) application and control

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Definitions:

Aggression

Behavior aimed at causing harm or pain to others, which can be physical or verbal and motivated by various factors including frustration or social dynamics.

Social Structure

The structured arrangement of societal connections and social organizations that collectively form a society.

Social Class

Categorization of individuals or groups based on economic, cultural, or social status affecting their opportunities and lifestyle.

Occupation

A person's regular employment or profession which occupies their time and may define a part of their social identity.