In a National Study of More Than 3,000 Americans Ages

question 231

Multiple Choice

In a national study of more than 3,000 Americans ages 25 through 72 (Brim,1999) ,it was found that those in midlife (ages 40 to 60) were ____.

• A)not more likely to be experiencing a crisis than at other ages
• B)more likely to be experiencing a crisis than at other ages
• C)more likely to be experiencing a crisis than at younger ages
• D)less likely to be experiencing a crisis than older adults and more likely to be experiencing a crisis than younger adults

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Definitions:

Functionalist

The functionalist perspective views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

Cohesion

The act of forming a unified whole, often used to describe the sense of solidarity and togetherness among members of a group or community.

Feudal Societies

Societal structures in medieval Europe where the nobility held lands from the Crown in exchange for military service, and vassals were tenants of the nobles, while the peasants were obligated to live on their lord's land and give him homage, labor, and a share of the produce.

Estate System

A form of social stratification where rights and duties are ascribed based on hereditary nobility, clergy, and commoners, often related to feudalism.