When Asked About Their Goals in Life, Midlife Adults Tend

question 217

Multiple Choice

When asked about their goals in life, midlife adults tend to mention __________.

• A)that they already fulfilled all of their goals
• B)that they have no goals and are content with having no goals
• C)fulfilling roles they currently have, such as spouse, parent, and friend
• D)very lofty philosophic goals that they are committed to attaining

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Definitions:

DSM-IV

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