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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Definitions:

Frictional Unemployment

Short-term joblessness experienced by individuals transitioning between jobs or entering the workforce.

Unemployment Insurance

A government-provided benefit offering temporary financial assistance to workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own, to help cover living expenses.

Structural Unemployment

A type of joblessness resulting from a disparity between the abilities available in the workforce and the competencies required by businesses.

Manufacturing Jobs

Employment in industries that produce goods using labor and machines, typically within a factory or production facility.