​Chronic Diseases

question 32

Multiple Choice

​Chronic diseases

• A) ​develop and persist over a period of time.
• B) ​are due to infectious agents such as bacteria or viruses.
• C) ​are not as common today as during the 19th century.
• D) ​include influenza and pneumonia.

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Definitions:

Personality Stability

The consistency of an individual's personality traits and behaviors over time and across situations.

Socioeconomic Status

A measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position relative to others, based on income, education, and occupation.

Systematic Changes

Planned or intentional modifications put into place to achieve specific outcomes or improvements.

Adolescence Growth Spurt

A rapid period of growth in height and weight that occurs during puberty.