Regarding Adult Development, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 686

Multiple Choice

Regarding adult development, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Only about 25 percent of men and women believe they have experienced a midlife crisis.
• B)It is more common to "survive a crisis" at midlife than it is to make a "midcourse correction."
• C)Difficult turning points in life can serve as "wake-up calls" that create opportunities for personal growth.
• D)Reviewing past choices to prepare for the future is helpful at any age.

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