Which of the Following Statements Is True of George Vaillant's

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of George Vaillant's longitudinal studies of adulthood and aging?

• A) Factors such as having good coping skills and being thankful were linked with the "happy-well" category.
• B) Only individuals with normal weight were more likely to be alive and happy at 75 to 80 years of age.
• C) Intimacy in middle age was more strongly related than generativity whether individuals would have an enduring and happy marriage at 75 to 80 years of age.
• D) Wealth and income at age 50 were usually linked with being in the "happy-well" category at 75 to 80 years of age.

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