What Are the Major Reasons That Account for Improved Health

question 13

Multiple Choice

What are the major reasons that account for improved health and increased life expectancy over the last two centuries?

• A) improved personal hygiene and an adequate diet
• B) stress management programs and exercise programs
• C) Web-based medical information programs and social support networks
• D) discovery of antibiotics and development of new surgical techniques

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Definitions:

Delusion

A false belief held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary, often found in psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia.

Obsession

Persistent and intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause distress or anxiety.

Delusion

A strong belief held in spite of clear evidence to the contrary, often found in psychological disorders.

Compulsion

A psychological condition where an individual feels the urgent need to perform certain behaviors or rituals in an attempt to relieve anxiety.