If Maria and Tony, Both Ages 46, Are Typical, They

question 141

Multiple Choice

If Maria and Tony, both ages 46, are typical, they will go through similar stages in the life cycle which Williamson and others (1980) defined as:

• A) child-raising phase, childless preretirement, retirement, and widowhood.
• B) child-raising phase, retirement, senior empowerment, and widowhood.
• C) child-raising phase, emotional support-giver, retirement, and widowhood.
• D) child-raising phase, career enhancement, retirement, and widowhood.

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Definitions:

Social Support

Assistance or comfort provided by others, such as family, friends, and the community, which contributes to an individual's well-being.

Self-Esteem

A person's personal subjective assessment of their own value based on their emotions.

Physical Appearance

The observable characteristics or features of an individual's body, including shape, size, and complexion.

Sense of Self-Worth

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own value and importance.