In one 15-year period,more Americans died on the two days after Christmas than on the two days before Christmas.It has been suggested that this illustrates
A) a death-deferral phenomenon.
B) lack of generativity.
C) terminal decline.
D) shortened telomeres.

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The higher than average death rate after Christmas suggests a death-deferral phenomenon, where people may delay death until after a significant event or holiday. This could be due to a desire to hold on until after an important occasion, or the belief that dying before the holiday would put a damper on the celebrations.

In One 15-Year Period,more Americans Died on the Two Days