Research Indicates Couples in the Empty Nest Period of Married

question 12

Multiple Choice

Research indicates couples in the empty nest period of married life

• A) are more likely to divorce than other couples.
• B) adjust effectively to the transition.
• C) look forward to their children moving back home after finishing college.
• D) experience a significant decrease in marital satisfaction.

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Definitions:

Fear of Rats

An intense and irrational aversion or panic at the sight or thought of rats, often categorized as a specific phobia.

Loud Noise

High volume or intensity of sound that can potentially cause hearing damage or stress.

White Rat

A commonly used laboratory animal, specifically a breed of the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) with white fur, used in psychological and medical research.

Jane Addams

An American social reformer and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, known for co-founding the Hull House in Chicago, which provided social and educational opportunities for working-class people.