The Positivity Effect Refers to the Fact That Older People

question 49

Multiple Choice

The positivity effect refers to the fact that older people:

• A) selectively focus on positive events.
• B) are nicer than young adults.
• C) believe they are better than young adults.
• D) take more positive actions than young adults.

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Definitions:

Parathyroid Gland

Small glands located in the neck behind the thyroid that regulate calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.

Milk Production

The biological process by which mammals produce milk from mammary glands to nourish their young.

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production in mammals after childbirth.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and lactation, also associated with empathy, trust, sexual activity, and relationship-building.