Which activity would a couple in the reorientation phase of their retirement engage in?
a. Establishing a new budget that will allow them to travel to see the grandchil-dren
b. Reading magazines devoted to making decisions about retirement plans
c. Looking for ways to 'fill up the days'
d. Volunteering at the local animal shelter
ANS: A
The reorientation phase is one where the couple is developing a realistic and satisfactory lifestyle that would include the opportunity to travel. The near phase includes both planning and fantasizing about the retirement. The disenchantment phase is where the couple deals with letdown and boredom while the engagement in meaningful activities such as volunteer-ing occurs in the stability phase.
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