Dr Developmental Is Giving a Lecture on Life Satisfaction in Old-Age

question 104

Multiple Choice

Dr. Developmental is giving a lecture on life satisfaction in old-age life. Which is the main point that he can make?

• A) Practically all older people are satisfied with life.
• B) Life satisfaction in old age is apt to decline when people get physically disabled and feel socially isolated.
• C) Most older people are unhappy.
• D) Most older people complain a good deal.

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Definitions:

Stress

The body's response to any demand or challenge, which can be physical, emotional, or mental.

Memory

The cognitive process that involves encoding, storing, and retrieving information over time.

Between-Subjects Design

A research design in which different groups of participants are exposed to different conditions or variables, allowing for comparisons between groups.

Correlation Effects

Observations of how two variables are associated with one another, though this does not imply causation.