A Longitudinal Study of Individuals from Their Early 30s Through

question 134

Multiple Choice

A longitudinal study of individuals from their early 30s through their late 60s/early 70s showed that

• A) a significant increase in spirituality occurred between late middle and late adulthood.
• B) spirituality peaked in late middle adulthood.
• C) there was no significant change in spirituality from late middle to late adulthood.
• D) a dramatic decrease in spirituality occurred between late middle and late adulthood.

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Definitions:

Normal Body Functions

The physiological processes and activities carried out by living organisms to maintain life.

Localized Effect

An effect limited to a specific area, region, or part of the body, not spreading from its origin.

Thoracic Nerves

Nerves that are associated with the thorax, contributing to the motor and sensory innervation of the chest, upper back, and abdominal wall muscles.

Lumbar Nerves

A group of spinal nerves emanating from the lumbar region of the backbone, involved in movement and sensation in the lower parts of the body.