The Text Cites All of the Following Reasons as Explanations

question 26

Multiple Choice

The text cites all of the following reasons as explanations why job loss is especially traumatic in middle adulthood EXCEPT:

• A) middle-aged adults face discrimination, making it harder for them to find a new job
• B) new jobs are likely to involve lower pay than former jobs
• C) older workers usually have more of the personal identity invested in their jobs
• D) older workers have poorer self-concepts than younger workers

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Definitions:

Private School

A school that operates independently of the public school system and is funded through tuition, private grants, and donations.

Tuition Charges

Fees charged by educational institutions to cover costs associated with instruction and other services provided to students.

Endowments

Funds or properties donated to institutions, organizations, or individuals, intended to support ongoing achievements or livelihood.

SES

Socioeconomic status, a combined measurement of an individual's or family's economic and social position relative to others, based on income, education, and occupation.