The transition from college life to work life can be quite difficult for many young adults in the United States. Which is a possible cause for this struggle?
a. The status quo has been maintained for a substantial period of time, and now the economy and government are undergoing significant changes.
b. All of these Finding a job, renting an apartment, and being independent is a daunting task that seems insurmountable.
c. Many young people are in the same situation, so drawing expertise or knowledge from their experiences from peers is difficult.

The best of the provided responses is the letter "B" because the factors listed like renting an apartment are all aspects of becoming independent as an adult. It can be difficult to find steady work in the present economy and so it is hard to take responsibility for yourself as a young adult in society today. Also, the cost of living in the United States keeps rising and this adds to the dilemma that many transitioning to adulthood now face. Development psychologists have started paying more attention to this period in adolescence as young people transition into adulthood and they say that research shows connections and relationships are important so that young people can build resilience (Leebens & Williamson, 2017).