Which statement regarding occupational expectations and reality is accurate?
A) The majority of men and women by age 30 have accomplished occupational goals set in their early 20s.
B) Most individuals in their late teens and early 20s have a clear understanding of what they want to do in life and how to get there.
C) Western culture is shifting in that more women are advancing in careers than men are by the time they reach age 30.
D) At age 25, less than one half of young people have careers that matched their expectations.

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Research has shown that at age 25, less than half of young people have careers that matched their expectations. This suggests that there is often a disconnect between occupational expectations and reality, and that it may take time for individuals to find the right career path.

Which Statement Regarding Occupational Expectations and Reality Is Accurate