Work in Middle Adulthood Has Different Meanings for Different People

question 5

Multiple Choice

Work in middle adulthood has different meanings for different people.The text cites which of the following as a meaning of work? Patterns of middle-aged workers in the United States?

• A)an escape from life burdens
• B)a source of stress
• C)an avenue for building confidence
• D)a source of status and identity

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Definitions:

Cognitive Constructs

Mental models or concepts that individuals use to organize their thoughts and understand the world around them.

Freudian Theory

A set of psychoanalytic theories developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious motivations and conflicts, particularly those stemming from childhood.

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic treatment involving psychological methods, typically involving dialogues between a therapist and a client, to address mental health issues or emotional disorders.

Self-awareness

An understanding of one's personal attributes, feelings, intentions, and aspirations.