Which of the Following Situations Best Describes When a Person

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations best describes when a person would most likely be very unhappy and perhaps ill after retirement? (Select all that apply.)

• A) If their family total income is now less than when he or she was employed
• B) If the retirement was involuntary
• C) If the person's self-image was based on job role and status
• D) If the person has no outside interests or leisure activities
• E) If his or her spouse did not appreciate input into their schedules or activities
• F) If the person believes others are now taking credit for his or her achievements

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Definitions:

Preoperational Stage

A phase in Piaget's theory of cognitive development (ages 2-7) where children begin to engage in symbolic play but lack the ability to perform operations or use logic.

Cognitive Development

A field of study in psychology focusing on a child's development in terms of information processing, conceptual resources, perceptual skill, language learning, and other aspects of brain development.

Ages 2-7

Ages 2-7, in psychological development, typically refer to the preoperational stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, characterized by rapid language development and symbolic thinking.

Egocentrism

The inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and that of others, often seen in early childhood development.