Meno Is 64 Years Old

question 126

Multiple Choice

Meno is 64 years old. Although continuously faced with considerable stress and difficulty in his life, he always displays an optimistic, upbeat attitude. According to research, Meno should

• A) probably live longer than those without such positive attitudes.
• B) live about the same length of time as those without such positive attitudes.
• C) be less likely to have heart disease than those without such positive attitudes.
• D) be more likely to be involved with positive community activities than those without such positive attitudes.

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Definitions:

Subjects

Individuals or entities that are observed or studied in scientific or academic research.

Experiment

A scientific procedure undertaken to test a hypothesis, investigate phenomena, or demonstrate known facts.

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the frontal lobe of the brain associated with decision making, social behavior, personality, and cognitive planning.

Catecholamine Neurotransmitters

A class of neurotransmitters, including dopamine and norepinephrine, that are involved in the body's fight or flight response.