After Being Given a Series of Tests by His Physician

question 62

Multiple Choice

After being given a series of tests by his physician, a 50-year-old gets a summary score ranking him at the 90th percentile, health-wise, for his age. What is a legitimate conclusion?

• A) The measure tapped allostatic load.
• B) This person's cognitive performance has declined more than the average adult his age.
• C) This person is not taking care of his health.
• D) This person has a job that requires little interaction with others.

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Definitions:

Female Gender

The social and cultural roles, behaviors, activities deemed appropriate for individuals identifying as women or girls.

Objectification Theory

A framework that examines how society's treatment of individuals as objects to be evaluated based on appearance affects psychology and well-being.

Evaluated

The process of assessing or examining something systematically to determine its value, quality, importance, effect, or outcomes.

Fredrickson and Roberts

Scholars known for their work in psychology and feminist theory, particularly for the objectification theory which examines the effects of societal objectification on women.