Which of the following statements is true of cultural contexts of adulthood?
A) In many cultures, especially nonindustrialized cultures, the concept of middle age is not very clear, or in some cases is absent.
B) In nonindustrialized societies, individuals are always aptly identified and described as middle-aged unlike in industrialized societies.
C) Every culture in the world has words for "adolescent" and "young adult."
D) Unlike in the Gusii culture, a midlife crisis is an exception rather than a rule in the American culture.

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In many nonindustrialized cultures, the concept of middle age may not be clearly defined or may not exist at all. This is because cultural definitions of adulthood can vary greatly across societies. Option B is incorrect because individuals in nonindustrialized societies may not always be identified as middle-aged, depending on their cultural context. Option C is incorrect as there may be cultures that do not have separate words for "adolescent" and "young adult." Option D is incorrect as midlife crises are not limited to any specific culture, but may be more commonly associated with certain cultural contexts.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Cultural Contexts