Which Statement Is True Regarding the Retirement of the Cohort

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true regarding the retirement of the cohort known as Baby Boomers?

• A)Baby Boomers view retirement planning as obsolete.
• B)Baby Boomers expect that their standard of living during retirement will be greatly reduced in comparison to their pre-retirement standard of living.
• C)Baby Boomers are likely to be in retirement for 20 years-far longer than earlier generations.
• D)Baby Boomers expect that retirement will mean a permanent end to their roles as workers or employees.

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Definitions:

Endocrine Glands

Glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various body functions.

Ducts

Tubes, channels, or passages in the body or in a machine that convey fluid or air from one location to another.

Interstitial Fluid

Fluid that surrounds the body’s cells; consists of dissolved substances that leave the blood capillaries by filtration and diffusion.

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms to convert food into energy, and build or maintain their cells.