Which of the following is true regarding heredity and longevity and health?
A) Twin studies show that illness rates in siblings do not have a genetic component.
B) Of those whose parents died before 78, 40% had a chronic illness at age 65.
C) Of those whose oldest grandparent had lived past 90, only about 2% had a chronic illness at age 65.
D) Identical twins are more similar in longevity than are fraternal twins.
D
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Cayden volunteers to serve meals to the homeless in a predominantly ethnic minority neighborhood. As a result of this experience, Cayden
A) may have fewer prejudicial feelings, and will appreciate the social conditions that lead to disadvantage. B) may decide that certain ethnic groups are too lazy to work, which is why they are homeless. C) may become confused as to why certain groups of people have a higher chance of living in poverty. D) is likely to develop a fixed negative view of others.
Think about the concept of mid-life crisis. Consider what your text says as well as your own experience in observing people around you. Do you think that mid-life crisis is a reality for most people, just some, or is it total fiction?
What will be an ideal response?