Generalizing from Results of the MIDUS Study, You Would Expect

question 128

Multiple Choice

Generalizing from results of the MIDUS study, you would expect which of the following people to report the highest level of environmental mastery?

• A) Aaron, who is a younger, white adult
• B) Bob, who is a younger, black adult
• C) Rich, who is an older, white adult
• D) Terry, who is an older, black adult

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