The text suggests that the beginning and ending of the period of middle adulthood is defined by a variety of cues. Which of the following stage-defining cues is the best example of a SOCIAL cue?
A) reaching menopause
B) the realization that one will soon retire
C) the youngest child leaving home for college
D) the slowing down of reaction times, making it more difficult to play baseball

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Reaching menopause and slowed reaction times are cues that would be considered biological. The realization that one will soon retire is a psychological cue, although the retirement itself could be considered social in nature. Social cues have more to do with changes is one's family status or personal status, and an example would be having the youngest child leave home.

The Text Suggests That the Beginning and Ending of the Period