Thelma Has a Very Diverse Social Network That Includes a Warm

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Multiple Choice

Thelma has a very diverse social network that includes a warm and loving relationship with her husband, close friendships with family members, co-workers, and neighbors, and many social interactions with members of her religious community. According to the results of prospective studies reported in the text, it is very probable that Thelma:

• A) will live longer than those who have less diverse social networks.
• B) will not live as long as those who have fewer and less diverse social networks.
• C) will tend to suffer from the stress contagion effect and have a shorter life expectancy than those who are not as socially engaged.
• D) will have greater vulnerability to respiratory infections, a higher likelihood of stroke and cardiovascular disease, and an increased chance of suffering from cognitive loss in old age.

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Scenario Planning

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