Alvin Has Recently Retired

question 78

Multiple Choice

Alvin has recently retired. He now has a more realistic view of his possibilities than in the first few weeks after his retirement. He is planning to join a volunteer group and increase his civic involvement to increase the meaningfulness of his activities. He is in the ______ stage of retirement.

• A) disenchantment
• B) reorientation
• C) stability
• D) termination

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (ideas, beliefs, values, or emotional reactions).

Central Route To Persuasion

A method of persuasion that involves deeply processing the content of the message, leading to lasting attitude change.

Community

A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common, or a feeling of fellowship with others as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.

Chameleon Effect

The subconscious mimicry of the postures, mannerisms, facial expressions, and other behaviors of one's interaction partners, often as a means of social rapport.