The Text Suggests That the Beginning and Ending of the Period

question 108

Multiple Choice

The text suggests that the beginning and ending of the period of middle adulthood is defined by a variety of cues. Which of the following stage-defining cues is the best example of a PSYCHOLGICAL cue?

• A) reaching menopause
• B) the realization that one will soon retire
• C) the youngest child leaving home for college
• D) the slowing down of reaction times, making it more difficult to play baseball

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