Provide an Appropriate Response

question 99

Essay

Provide an appropriate response.
-The data below represent the smoking prevalence among U.S. adults over a 35-year period. Use a time series
chart to display the data. Describe any trends shown. $$\begin{array} { l | c c c c c } \text { Year } & 1965 & 1985 & 1990 & 1995 & 2000 \\\hline \text { Percent of Smokers } & 42 & 30 & 25 & 25 & 23\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Vocational Identity

An individual's self-concept related to their occupations and careers, reflecting their goals, values, and interests in the work sphere.

Working Class Family

A family belonging to the socioeconomic group that traditionally performs manual labor and is paid wages.

Marcia's Categories

A classification system used in psychology to describe four identity statuses: identity diffusion, identity foreclosure, identity moratorium, and identity achievement.

Identity Formation

The process by which an individual develops a distinct personality and sense of self, often influenced by social, cultural, and personal experiences.