Adam,age 28,is Still "Chipping Away" at Courses in Graduate School

question 29

Multiple Choice

Adam,age 28,is still "chipping away" at courses in graduate school.He works part-time as a van driver and freely admits that he doesn't know what kind of work he wants to do once he finishes his degree.William Damon,author of The Path to Purpose,would say that Adam

• A)needs to figure out his life choices on his own.
• B)is missing a sense of purpose that gives meaning and direction to his life.
• C)probably was a spoiled and pampered child who now clearly lacks social interest.
• D)None of these choices are correct.

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