Today, Retirement Has Changed Considerably

question 47

Multiple Choice

Today, retirement has changed considerably. The baby boomer generation is large, and people live to older ages than the generations before them. Retirement has changed because of _______ changes to U.S. culture.

• A) internal
• B) external
• C) absolute
• D) proportional

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Definitions:

Gambling

The act of wagering money or something of value on an event with an uncertain outcome, often with the intent of winning additional resources.

Addiction

A chronic disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli, despite adverse consequences.

Urges

Strong desires or impulses that drive an individual's actions or behaviors, often in relation to needs or cravings.

Depressants

Drugs (such as alcohol, barbiturates, and opiates) that reduce neural activity and slow body functions.