Question

Maureen, an attorney, went to law school to become a child advocate. Instead, she accepted a high-paying job at a corporation and was a partner by age 45. When looking back on the last two decades of her life, she wishes she had made different career choices. Maureen is experiencing________.

Answer 1

The answer is life regrets.

Step-by-step explanation:

Regret is a common emotion among people, especially in middle age and old age. Some experts agree that these regrets are usually about career and education choices. Regretful thoughts often lead to feelings of guilt and frustration.

Most psychologist agree that retrospective analysis (understanding the reason behind past decisions) can ease the feelings of regret.