In comparison to late adulthood, most midlife adults have not yet had to confront __________.

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While midlife adults may face stressors such as parenthood, job loss, and depression, most have not yet experienced significant losses in physical health or meaningful roles, which are more common in late adulthood. Option A is incorrect because while cognitive functioning may decline with age, not all individuals experience a global decrease. Option D is also incorrect because midlife adults may still be establishing their careers, and economic and global progress can affect individuals of all ages.

In Comparison to Late Adulthood, Most Midlife Adults Have Not