Which of the following is an example of a normative history-graded influence?
A) Rachel experiences menopause at the age of 45.
B) Caroline, who is part of the baby boomer generation, is independent and self-assured like the other members of her generation.
C) Jessica lost her husband to cancer at the age of 27.
D) Emily, a software developer, decides to quit her job and join an art school to learn painting at the age of 55.

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Normative history-graded influences are events that most people in a specific culture experience at the same time. Caroline being part of the baby boomer generation and sharing characteristics common to that generation is an example of a normative history-graded influence, as it reflects the shared experiences and societal influences of that particular cohort.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Normative