Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Positive Effects

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the positive effects of marriage on physical and psychological functioning of older adults?

• A)They exist for men,but there are no benefits for older women.
• B)Those that were seen in early and middle adulthood have largely disappeared by late adulthood.
• C)They are greater for women than for men.
• D)They occur among both women and men,but are generally greater for men than women.

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Definitions:

Attribution Theory

A psychological theory that explains how individuals pinpoint the causes of their own and others' behavior and events.

External Attribution

The process of explaining one's own behavior or the behavior of others by attributing it to external causes or the environment.

Fundamental Attribution Errors

A cognitive bias where individuals overemphasize personal characteristics in explaining others' behavior neglecting situational factors.

Public Policy Reasons

Justifications or rationales based on the public good or societal interests that guide or influence legislative, governmental, or organizational decisions.