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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