The Midlife Transition Differs for Women Because

question 171

Multiple Choice

The midlife transition differs for women because

• A)most women break out of a seriously flawed life structure to start over.
• B)women are less likely to define "success" in terms of external goals or key events.
• C)women are less likely to experience the midlife transition as a change in personal identity.
• D)all of these occur.

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Mental Health

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Equity Theory

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