| A | B |
|---|
| Life Structure | combination of statuses, roles, activities, goals, values, beliefs and life circumstances that characterize an individual |
| Male: Early Adulthood | Ages 17 through 22 |
| Male: Age 30 Transition | Ages 28 through 32 |
| Male: Settling Down | Ages 33 through 39 |
| Male: Midlife Transition | Ages 40 through 44 |
| Professional Job | occupation that require specialized skills and knowledge obtained through formal education |
| Hispanics | fastest growing minority group |
| Unemployment | you don't have a job, but you are actively seeking employment |
| Unemployment Rate | percentage of the civilian labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking employment |
| Trend in U.S. Employment | more women and minorities in labor force |
| Outsourcing | manufacturing jobs have been sent to countries where labor is more expensive |
| Factor for Job Satisfaction | Relations with co-workers, Interesting nature of work |
| Factor for Job Dissatisfaction | Recognition, Chances for promotion |
| Job and Career Changes | average worker changes companies nine times |
| Gerontology | scientific study of aging |
| Social Gerontology | study of the nonphysical aspects of aging |
| Young-Old | 65 through 74 |
| Middle-Old | 75 through 84 |
| Old-Old | 85 and older |
