Research Does Not Support the Notion of a "Midlife Crisis

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Essay

Research does not support the notion of a "midlife crisis." Yet,both Danny and Virginia,who are in their late forties,have been having a difficult time emotionally both at work and at home for several months now.Explain why they might be feeling this way,and describe the important role that social relationships play in their development at this stage of life.

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Definitions:

Approach-avoidance

A conflict or situation where a single goal or option has both appealing and negative aspects to it, leading to ambivalence.

Social Readjustment Rating Scale

A scale that measures the stress levels of different life events to predict their impact on an individual's health.

Inherently Stressful

Referring to situations, tasks, or conditions that are naturally predisposed to causing stress or tension.

Chronic Stressors

Threatening events that have a relatively long duration and no readily apparent time limit.