In Regards to Empty-Nest Syndrome, Each of the Following Is

question 96

Multiple Choice

In regards to empty-nest syndrome, each of the following is true EXCEPT ______.

• A) many mothers report increases in marital satisfaction and self-confidence after the children have left home
• B) it affects virtually all parents whose children leave home
• C) the loss experienced during empty-nest syndrome affects both parents, not just the mother
• D) the sense of loss experienced by parents tends to be offset by greater freedom and the ability to pursue their own interests

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