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According to the text, scientists tend to be more reserved about social interactions. However, this lack of sociability in scientists did not translate to them being more susceptible to dying early. Rather, their reserved nature seemed to help them live longer than nonscientists. Scientists tend to have stable jobs, healthy marriages, and responsible habits. I thought that this was interesting because it is the opposite of what society puts an emphasis on- our society tends to emphasize the need to be social over other personality traits.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It appears that scientists live longer because they are more conscientious. Being in the lab, they are used to needing to be careful with their experiments. Or measuring an exact amount of chemicals or substances. One individual I know who is majoring in Biology is the epitome of conscientious. He is very hardworking, detail-oriented, careful, and, overall, efficient. When I think of someone being conscientious, I think of him and his habit of creating a to-do list that he strategically finishes daily. His precise lunch time of 11:30 am. His serious dedication to academic excellence. Therefore, I am not surprised that scientists live longer- they seem to be more healthy with their actions, pushing themselves when they need to work hard and restraining themselves from behaviors they realize are not good for them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It is also not surprising to me that people in other occupations, such as sales are more likely to engage in behaviors that are not good for them. With a career that emphasizes needing to connect with others and be social, I understand how people in sales or other careers are more prone to drinking or smoking in order to socialize. I think from reading this chapter, I realize that the career one chooses can also influence how conscientious an individual can become.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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