BABY BOOMER SCENARIO
The oldest of the large Baby Boom generation has reached retirement age, but many are finding they don't want to retire and are asking themselves, "What should I do next?" One survey found that half of Americans between the ages of 44 and 50 want to move on to an "encore career" instead of retiring to a life of leisure like previous generations. Many of these encore careers combine income with social impact, meaning these individuals want to do something that can change the world. "Social sector" industry jobs, such as health care, educational services, nonprofits, performing arts, museums, and libraries, are expected to experience robust growth in the next decade, fitting nicely with the aspirations of the Baby Boom generation.
-Refer to Baby Boomer Scenario. Which term best describes this group who has lived the same major experiences in their life, such as The Beatles, the Vietnam War, the first man on the moon, and the fall of the Berlin Wall?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A cohort is a group of individuals who share a common characteristic or experience. In this case, the Baby Boom generation is a cohort because they were born in the post-World War II era between 1946 and 1964 and shared common experiences such as those mentioned in the scenario.

BABY BOOMER SCENARIO The Oldest of the Large Baby Boom Generation Has Reached