Author Archives: Elizabeth Doll

Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 Discussion

Chapter 2 describes conscientiousness as a critical predictor for longevity. This was a foreseeable finding in my mind, and I’m sure many others were also unsurprised by it. I already anticipated that conscientious individuals would have higher organizational skills, lower … Continue reading

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Introduction & Chapter 1 Thoughts

My initial reaction to the introduction and the first chapter was curiosity–and a bit of skepticism. The authors made it clear that many of the preconceived notions we as a society hold about what keeps a person healthy are blatantly … Continue reading

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