Question

After the residents of an assisted living complex were allowed to choose their dinner times and what they wanted to eat, they suffered far fewer health problems. The complex's director might attribute this to _____ control.

Answer 1

Answer: perceived

Explanation:

The beneficial effect of perceived control in psychological and physical health, especially in adulthood and old age, has been studied extensively and consistently demonstrated. Consciously, perceived control can influence both health behavior and health status. On an unconscious level, it can impact physiological processes directly.