Joan is 34 years old, and after breaking up with her boyfriend of 5 years, has been dating different people. She is depressed and concerned that her initial plans to marry and have children by the age of 35 will not come to fruition. This inner timetable directing Joan's ideas about which life activities are appropriate at certain ages is called her:

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Joan's inner timetable directing her ideas about which life activities are appropriate at certain ages is called her social clock. The social clock refers to the culturally preferred timing of social events such as marriage, childbearing, and retirement. This societal expectation can create pressure and anxiety for individuals who feel they are not meeting these deadlines.

Joan Is 34 Years Old, and After Breaking Up with Her