Which of the Following Is Not One of the Six

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the six general types of risk factors in regard to increasing an individual 's chances for illness and injury?

• A) Gender
• B) Age
• C) Environment
• D) Lifestyle

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Definitions:

Peripheral Slowing Hypothesis

A theory proposing that the aging process is accompanied by a gradual slowing of processing speed in the peripheral nervous system, affecting reaction times and sensorimotor skills.

Reaction Time

The amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus, often used as an indicator of sensory and neural processing speed.

Functional Age

An assessment of an individual's ability to perform tasks and roles expected of someone of their chronological age, often related to their physical, psychological, and social capabilities.

Reflexes

Involuntary and nearly instantaneous movements in response to a stimulus.