According to Chapter 14, one suggested explanation for the fact that women have more trouble than men in adapting to retirement is that
a. men did not have to struggle for their rights to a career like women did; they are therefore less likely to appreciate it.
b. men have higher incomes, so women are more likely to have financial problems after retirement.
c. men are less interested in their careers; therefore, men are more prepared to retire than women are.
d. men are likely to be more interested in the daily routine of housework becauseunlike womenit is something they haven't yet experienced.
Question 2
Which of the following women is likely to adjust best to retirement?
a. Helena, who retired because she wanted more time to go traveling
b. Joanna, who retired because her husband had retired
c. Tanya, who retired because she needed to take care of her elderly mother
d. Cindy, who retired because her company was downsizing
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