If a Middle-Aged Adult Wants to Know His or Her

question 85

Multiple Choice

If a middle-aged adult wants to know his or her risk for heart disease, the first place to look is at the __________________ because this is where heart disease begins.

• A) aorta
• B) vena cava
• C) blood vessels
• D) veins

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or judgment towards individuals or groups without sufficient knowledge, often based on stereotypes.

Attitude

A tendency to respond positively or negatively toward a certain person, object, idea, or situation.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the impact of personal disposition and underestimate the role of situational factors in explaining other people's behavior.