Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About Work in Midlife

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE about work in midlife?

• A)There are always huge differences in the work performance of young adults and middle-aged adults.
• B)Age related declines occur in some occupations such as air traffic controllers and professional athletes.
• C)There is usually little emphasis on work during middle adulthood regardless of the work being full-time,part-time,or volunteer work.
• D)The peak of work performance is usually reached in early adulthood and hence the percentage of people working during middle adulthood is the lowest.

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