Which of the Following Best Summarizes the Paradigm of Successful

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes the paradigm of successful aging proposed by Rowe and Kahn?

• A)The healthiest response to old age is to maintain the greatest possible level of activity and involvement in the greatest number of roles.
• B)An aging adult is not governed by the expectations of others that she fulfill certain roles.
• C)Religious coping and the use of religious belief and practice are effective means of adapting to aging.
• D)Successful aging integrates components of physical,cognitive,and social health that are influenced by earlier behaviors and decisions.

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Definitions:

Epithelial

Pertaining to the epithelium, a layer of cells covering the body surfaces, lining cavities, and forming glands.

Connective

Connective refers to a type of biological tissue that supports, protects, and binds together other tissues of the body.

Capillary Lining

The innermost layer of cells in capillaries that provides a permeable barrier for the exchange of nutrients, gases, and waste between blood and body tissues.

Pathogens

Pathogens are microorganisms that can cause disease, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, when they infect a host organism.