Which of the Following Was Not a Good Predictor of Physical

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not a good predictor of physical health in this example? In their study of 'Using individual growth model to analyse the change in quality of life from adolescence to adulthood' (2006) , Chen and Cohen conducted interviews on 3 different occasions over a period of time and the following graph demonstrates the physical health changes noted over these 3 periods in 20 of their sample.
Individual Physical Health Change (raw data, n = 20)
Chen and Cohen Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2006 4:10 doi:10.1186/1477-7525-4-10
The following results are obtained from fitting the unconditional linear growth model.
Table 1

• A) Age
• B) Gender
• C) Psychiatric disorder
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Consumption

The process by which goods and services are utilized by consumers, leading to a decrease in their quantity or quality, reflecting the end phase of economic activity.

Disposable Income

Post-income tax financial reserves set aside for households to utilize in spending and saving.

Credit Availability

The simplicity of securing loans and different types of credit for individuals and companies from finance companies.

Consumer Durable

Long-lasting goods purchased by consumers that are not consumed quickly and provide utility over time, such as appliances and vehicles.