When Jordan, who is a 25-year-old, married father of one infant daughter, is laid off from his job, it impacts him with a devastating amount of worry and fear. When Jackson, who is a 72-year-old married man with five grandchildren, is laid off from his job, he seems to take it in stride and decides that this is a good time to retire. Which of the following forces BEST explains the different reactions of Jordan and Jackson?
A) biological forces
B) sociocultural forces
C) psychological forces
D) life-cycle forces

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The different reactions of Jordan and Jackson can be explained by life-cycle forces. Jordan, being in his mid-20s and having a new family, is likely to be more concerned about financial stability and the need to provide for his family, which is a common concern in the early stages of adulthood. Jackson, on the other hand, being in his 70s and having already raised his family with a pension to rely on, is likely to be less concerned about financial stability and more ready to retire.

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