In the individual variations view of middle adulthood development, it is important to recognize that
A) the vast majority of individuals face a long and turbulent midlife crisis.
B) some individuals may experience a midlife crisis in some contexts of their lives but not others.
C) a midlife crisis occurs in all domains of life at about the same time.
D) the less publicized female midlife crisis revolves around the loss of fertility.

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The individual variations view acknowledges that not all individuals experience a midlife crisis, and for those who do, it may not occur in all domains of their lives. This view recognizes that individuals experience midlife transitions in unique ways and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to understanding middle adulthood development. Option A is incorrect because research suggests that midlife crises are not as common as once thought. Option C is incorrect because midlife crises may occur in one domain of life but not another. Option D is incorrect because the female midlife crisis is not solely related to the loss of fertility, and this is not a central focus of the individual variations view.

In the Individual Variations View of Middle Adulthood Development, It