A national study of more than 3,000 Americans ages 25 through 72 (Brim, 1999) found that those in midlife (ages 40 to 60) were
A. not more likely to experience a crisis than at other ages and less likely to be nervous than younger adults
B. more likely to experience a crisis than at other ages
C. more likely to experience a crisis than at younger ages
D. less likely to experience a crisis than older adults and more likely to experience a crisis than younger adults
Answer (1)
The study in question refers to research conducted by Orville Brim in 1999, which looked into the experiences of more than 3,000 Americans aged 25 to 72. The main focus of this study was to examine the psychological experiences of adults in different age groups, particularly those in midlife, which is defined as being between the ages of 40 and 60.
The study's findings revealed that adults in midlife were not more likely to experience a crisis than at other ages. In fact, they were generally less likely to feel nervous or face crises compared to younger adults. This challenges the common stereotype of a 'midlife crisis' as a prevalent issue during this age range.
So, according to the study:
A. Midlife adults were not more likely to experience a crisis than at other ages and were less likely to be nervous than younger adults.
Therefore, the correct choice among the options given is A.
