Older Individuals Differ from One Another in Physiologic and Health

question 28

Multiple Choice

Older individuals differ from one another in physiologic and health status more than any other age group because chronologic age and functional capacity generally correlate closely.

• A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
• B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related.
• C) The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.
• D) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
• E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

---

Definitions:

Social Anxiety Disorder

A long-term psychological disorder where engaging in social interactions triggers unreasonable fear and anxiety.

Narrow or Broad

Refers to the scope or extent of something, which can be limited and specific (narrow) or wide and inclusive (broad).

Acquired or Lifelong

Terms describing whether a condition or trait was developed over time (acquired) or present from birth (lifelong).

Situational or Generalized

Refers to conditions or responses that can be either specific to a particular context (situational) or widespread across various contexts (generalized).