Regarding the Challenges of Adulthood, Which of the Following Statements

question 238

Multiple Choice

Regarding the challenges of adulthood, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Middle-age is considered to be ages 35 to 64, while later adulthood is 65 and over.
• B) Every adult faces the routine wear and tear of aging.
• C) Most of the time, declines in health happen so rapidly that they cannot be offset by one's increased life experience.
• D) Career difficulties and unemployment can pose serious challenges to adult well-being because many adults derive much of their identity from their work.

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Patient's Husband

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