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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