How do perceptions of control over health change over time?
A. Sense of control over one's health increases over the life span.
B. Sense of control over health increased for women and decreased for men across the life span.
C. There were no changes in sense of control over one's health up until the 70s. As one transitions into the mid-70s and 80s, sense of control declines.
D. Sense of control varies considerably by individual and is not tied to age.
Answer: C
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