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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Definitions:

Brightness

Lightness or luminance; the dimension of visual experience related to the amount (intensity) of light emitted from or reflected by an object.

Dark Room

A room used in photography processing where photographic materials are handled in complete darkness or under a safelight.

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells that are responsible for converting external stimuli from the organism's environment into internal electrical impulses.

Synapses

The junctions between neurons through which nerve impulses pass, allowing for communication within the nervous system.