Which of the Following Is Most Accurate Regarding Research on Predictors

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most accurate regarding research on predictors of health in middle adulthood and later adulthood?

• A)There has been no longitudinal research to address this question,therefore,researchers have been unable to draw any definitive conclusions.
• B)Education predicted health from middle to late adulthood more strongly than did income.
• C)Alcohol use,but not smoking,has been shown to correlate with later health and mortality.
• D)Health habits predict later physical and mental health,but personality characteristics do not predict these aspects of health.

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Definitions:

Mechanistic Organizations

Highly structured and formal organizations with clear hierarchies, roles, and rigid procedures, often seen in stable environments.

Organic Organizations

Describes organizations that are flexible, adaptable, and emphasize horizontal communication; they typically thrive in dynamic environments.

Impersonality

The quality of being devoid of personal feelings or characteristics, often leading to a detached or formal atmosphere.

Rules

Rules are prescribed guides for conduct or action that are established by an authority, institution, or organization to regulate behaviour.