According to the Text, All of the Following Are Trends

question 79

Multiple Choice

According to the text, all of the following are trends taking place in U. S. society EXCEPT:

• A) people are retiring at younger ages
• B) divorce and remarriage are more common
• C) there is a wider range of single lifestyles
• D) kinship relationships with grandchildren are more complex

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Definitions:

Retirement

The period in life when one chooses to permanently leave the workforce behind, often due to age or health.

Family Decision Making

The process through which family members collectively make choices about consumption-related matters, considering the preferences and needs of all involved.

Joint

A joint typically refers to a point where two bones are connected in the body, but in business context, it could imply a venture undertaken by two or more parties who share ownership and profits.

Spouse-dominant

A decision-making dynamic in households where one spouse predominantly makes the purchasing decisions.