Your elderly aunt Marie was recently admitted to a nursing home where there is a "residents' advisory board," consisting of the people who live in the home. The board consults with the staff on changes that affect the residents' lives and help plan the monthly activities. Based on a study by Judith Rodin and Ellen Langer, you would expect Marie to be
A. even more depressed that she is not able to live on her own any more.
B. apathetic about what happens to her.
C. stressed by having to make decisions; that's what she pays the staff to do.
D. happier than she was when she did not have any input into decisions affecting her life.
Answer: D
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