According to Levinson, the transition to middle adulthood requires the adult male come to grips with four major conflicts. One of the major conflicts is
A) being married versus being single.
B) being attractive versus being unattractive.
C) being destructive versus being constructive.
D) being extroverted versus being introverted

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According to Levinson's theory, one of the major conflicts that a male faces during the transition to middle adulthood is being destructive versus being constructive. This conflict involves the individual reconciling their desire for power and control with their need to contribute positively to society. It is a period of introspection and self-evaluation as the individual seeks to find meaning and purpose in their life. The other options, being married versus being single, being attractive versus being unattractive, and being extroverted versus being introverted, are not listed as major conflicts in Levinson's theory.

According to Levinson, the Transition to Middle Adulthood Requires the Adult