Which Statement Is True About Vocational Life in Middle Adulthood

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about vocational life in middle adulthood?

• A) Work is no longer an important aspect of identity or self-esteem in middle adulthood.
• B) Middle-aged employees have higher rates of absenteeism than younger employees.
• C) More so than in earlier or later years, people attempt to increase the personal meaning of their work lives.
• D) Middle-aged employees have higher rates of job turnover and workplace accidents than younger employees.

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Definitions:

Hans Selye

A Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist known for his research on the response of organisms to stress.

Stress Types

Varieties of stress categorized typically by cause, duration, or effect on an individual, such as acute, chronic, or eustress.

Inner Conflict

Psychological struggle within oneself arising from opposing demands or impulses.

External Stressor

An outside factor or situation that causes stress or pressure, impacting an individual's emotional or physical well-being.