John was a real hell-raiser in his 20's.After marrying and having children,though,John seemed to calm down.He took life more seriously;he quit smoking,drank moderately,and focused on his career and family.Levinson would describe John's transition as one of _________.
A)stabilizing
B)settling down
C)securing
D)fixation

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"Settling down" implies a shift from a more turbulent lifestyle to a more stable and responsible one, which accurately reflects John's transition described in the passage. The other choices (stabilizing, securing, fixation) do not fully capture this shift in behavior and priorities.

John Was a Real Hell-Raiser in His 20's