Ralph, Age 45, Has Decided to Stop Putting in Overtime

question 9

Multiple Choice

Ralph, age 45, has decided to stop putting in overtime at work and stop going to Chamber of Commerce meetings in order to spend more time with his family and friends. According to Elaine Cumming and William Henry, what is transpiring in Ralph's life?

• A) He is experiencing a mid-life crisis.
• B) He is becoming more conscious of his social roles.
• C) He is in the early stages of disengagement theory.
• D) He is losing his motivation to succeed.

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