While There Are Many Possible Reasons Why Lonely People Are

question 9

Multiple Choice

While there are many possible reasons why lonely people are prone to physical health problems,Research by Kiecolt-Glaser and Glaser (1995) suggests that these individual

• A) do not have close others who advocate for healthcare checkups.
• B) have chronically high cortisol levels.
• C) have a genetic marker associated with health issues.
• D) question whether it is worth their time and money to take good care of themselves.

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Definitions:

Theorist

A person who formulates, defines, or innovates theories in their field of study, offering explanations or models based on observation and reasoning.

Key Idea

A central concept or principle that is foundational to understanding a broader topic or theory.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural group which can affect their performance in various activities.

Biased Test

An assessment that consistently produces unfair or unrepresentative results for certain groups of people.