Researchers Have Discovered That the Midlife Transition Between Early and Middle

question 18

Multiple Choice

Researchers have discovered that the midlife transition between early and middle adulthood is characterized by unusually high levels of

• A)job dissatisfaction and career change.
• B)marital dissatisfaction and divorce.
• C)anxiety and emotional instability.
• D)none of these feelings or events.

---

Definitions:

Oxytocin

A hormone and neuropeptide involved in childbirth and lactation, also playing a role in social bonding and trust.

Muscle

A tissue in animal bodies composed of fibers that contract to produce movement or maintain the position of parts of the body.

Blood Vessels

Tubular structures through which blood circulates in the body, including arteries, veins, and capillaries, responsible for transporting nutrients, oxygen, and waste.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, which is produced in moments of stress and increases heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.