In the Context of Optimism and Physical Well-Being,Peterson and Colleagues

question 27

Multiple Choice

In the context of optimism and physical well-being,Peterson and colleagues found that the real difference between optimists and pessimists,in terms of the causes of death,was in _____.

• A)the severity of microbial infections
• B)deaths due to cancer
• C)deaths due to heart diseases
• D)the frequency of accidents

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Definitions:

Mistrust

A lack of confidence or faith in a person or thing, often resulting from negative past experiences or perceptions of unreliability.

Age Group

A category of people of similar ages within a population who share similar experiences, interests, or physiological states.

Social and Emotional Development

The process by which individuals acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve goals, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

Moral Reasoning

The process through which individuals make decisions about what is right and wrong, typically evolving through stages of ethical development.