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

---

Definitions:

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

An inaccurate statement or belief that, by altering the situation, becomes accurate; a prediction that causes itself to come true.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that sees social life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality.

Labeling Theory

Howard Becker’s idea that deviance is a consequence of external judgments, or labels, that modify the individual’s self-concept and change the way others respond to the labeled person.

Rule Violators

Individuals or entities that fail to adhere to established rules, laws, or norms, potentially leading to social, legal, or professional consequences.