Which of the Following Examples Best Represents a "Turning Point

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples best represents a "turning point" in someone's life from a life-course perspective?

• A)a man who breaks his arm during a fight
• B)a woman who loses an important tennis match
• C)a man who delays getting married for a decade due to a family tragedy
• D)a woman who loses her first job out of college due to poor performance

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Same Household

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Grandparents

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American Public

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Ideal Family Form

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