The Majority of MIDUS Participants Who Reported Experiencing a Midlife

question 117

Multiple Choice

The majority of MIDUS participants who reported experiencing a midlife crisis __________.

• A) attributed it to age rather than challenging life events
• B) defined such events much more loosely than researchers do
• C) reported suffering from serious depression and anxiety attacks
• D) claimed that it occurred between the ages of 40 and 50

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Definitions:

Achievement Motivation

The drive to pursue and attain goals, an intrinsic desire to achieve set objectives and excel, often pushing individuals to overcome challenges and succeed.

Financial Success

The achievement of financial prosperity, goals, or the accumulation of wealth over time.

Emotional Well-Being

The overall state of one's emotional health and happiness, encompassing a sense of contentment and the ability to manage stress.

Ghrelin

A hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates appetite and signals the body to consume food.