Personality and Mortality

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In the Martin 2017 study, which factor was found to be a significant predictor of mortality risk across the full life span?

  • Psychosocial factors
  • Childhood personality (correct)
  • Behavioral variables
  • Adult personality

In the Martin 2017 study, what was found about the link between childhood conscientiousness and mortality risk?

  • The link disappeared when adult conscientiousness was controlled
  • The link was stronger in adulthood
  • The link remained significant when adult conscientiousness was controlled (correct)
  • The link was weaker in adulthood

What did the study conclude about conscientiousness in relation to health?

  • Conscientiousness has no impact on mortality risk
  • Conscientiousness is a key area for future biopsychosocial studies (correct)
  • Conscientiousness is not an important factor in understanding health
  • Conscientiousness is only relevant in childhood

Which personality trait is the strongest and most consistent predictor of health and longevity?

<p>Conscientiousness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which trait listed below is linked with cardiovascular disease?

<p>Hostility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which personality facet has various positive effects, including adaptive coping and better immune response?

<p>Optimism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which personality trait has weak evidence and few substantial effects on health outcomes?

<p>Agreeableness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor predicts better health and longer life?

<p>Conscientiousness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of reports were better predictors of longevity?

<p>Friend's reports of personality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which personality trait was protective for women's longevity?

<p>Agreeableness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the study find about the links between changes in conscientiousness and health-related behaviors?

<p>Changes in conscientiousness were positively correlated with changes in health-related behaviors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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