Jack and Sarah Find That in Their Middle-Aged Years, Many

Multiple Choice

Jack and Sarah find that in their middle-aged years, many of their couple friends have either divorced or moved away, or do not share the same interests any more. Their adjustment illustrates which of Peck's issues of adult development?

A) socializing versus sexuality
B) ego differentiation versus work-role preoccupation
C) cathectic flexibility versus cathectic impoverishment
D) mental flexibility versus mental rigidity