What Did Levinson Conclude About Females in Midlife Transition

question 9

Multiple Choice

What did Levinson conclude about females in midlife transition?

• A) Females have significantly less distress during this process.
• B) Females face the midlife transition earlier and with greater difficulty than males.
• C) Females who had children had an easier time than those who did not.
• D) Like males, females also experience the stages, transitions and crisis of middle age.

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