Thelma Has a Very Diverse Social Network

Thelma has a very diverse social network. It includes a warm and loving relationship with her husband, close friendships with family members, co-workers, neighbors, and many social interactions with members of her religious community. According to the results of prospective studies reported in the text it is very probable that Thelma will:

A) live longer than those who have less diverse social networks.
B) not live as long as those who have fewer and less diverse social networks.
C) tend to suffer from the stress contagion effect and have a shorter life expectancy than those who are not as socially engaged.
D) have greater vulnerability to respiratory infections, a higher likelihood of stroke and cardiovascular disease, and an increased chance of suffering from dementia and cognitive loss in old age.