Carmen is at the age where she is likely to experience menopause.What variable is likely to greatly affect her experiences with menopause?
A) her access to social support from other women going through menopause
B) her level of exercise
C) her health
D) her expectations

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Carmen's expectations are likely to greatly affect her experiences with menopause. Research has shown that women who hold negative expectations about menopause (e.g. believing it will lead to decreased quality of life) tend to experience more severe symptoms than women who hold positive expectations. Therefore, it is important for Carmen to approach menopause with an open and positive mindset. While social support, exercise, and health can all play a role in menopause experiences, they are not as strongly linked to expectations as a variable.

Carmen Is at the Age Where She Is Likely to Experience