Which of the Following Is NOT an Accurate Description of the Usual

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of the usual effect of retirement upon mental and physical health?

• A) The stress of retirement usually causes individuals who retire because of poor health to experience a rapid decline.
• B) Most evidence suggests that retirement essentially has no impact on overall life satisfaction or subjective well-being.
• C) Among those in good health at the time of retirement, retirement itself has little or no effect on health status during the next few years.
• D) Retirement is not stressful for individuals who anticipate their retirement and experience it on time.

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