Charles, a 43 year-old accountant, dyes his hair, pierces his ear, and shows up at the office one day driving a new red, corvette. His coworkers accuse Charles of suffering a mid-life crisis. Research indicates that:
A. in all likelihood he is subject to depression
B. the midlife crisis will resolve at the age of 45
C. happiness and life satisfaction have been eroding for Charles for a few years now
D. happiness and life satisfaction generally do not decrease throughout adulthood
D. happiness and life satisfaction generally do not decrease throughout adulthood
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