Which pair of publication years corresponds to Levinson's Seasons of a Man's Life (1978) and Seasons of a Woman's Life (1997)?

• A. 1978 and 1997
• B. 1980 and 1997
• C. 1970 and 1980
• D. 1985 and 1990

Answer: (D)

Understanding this question hinges on knowing when Levinson published his two major works. The book detailing a man’s life in developmental terms came out in 1978, establishing his life-structure framework for adult development. The companion book focusing on women’s life trajectories followed later, published in 1997, expanding those ideas to women’s experiences and transitions. So the correct pairing is 1978 and 1997, matching the established publication dates. The other options don’t align with these well-known dates.