Which of the Following Accurately Describes the Life Course Perspective

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes the life course perspective?

• A) There is limited variability between older adults in the experiences that they have had over the life course.
• B) Opportunities, experiences, and decisions made earlier in life can influence one's situation later in life.
• C) Advantages and disadvantages experienced throughout the life course tend to cancel each other out and, therefore, do not impact our aging experience.
• D) Events that happen early in life, such as education, work history, leisure, and family circumstances, have no impact on what happens to a person later in life.

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