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The World of Work

Question 14 • CR04258 Sociology

The greatest stresses of adulthood are during the

Answer
A
early adult transition, entering the adult world, the age 30 transition, the settling down period, and the midlife transition.
B
midlife transition only.
C
old age period.
D
both b and c

Explanation

In Levinson’s theory of adult development, major life transitions can bring stress as people reassess their goals, relationships, and responsibilities. These include the early adult transition, entering the adult world, the age 30 transition, settling down, and the midlife transition. So the choice listing all of these periods is correct; stress is not limited to midlife or old age.

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