Trevor and Michelle's Last Child Has Just Left Home to Attend

question 98

Multiple Choice

Trevor and Michelle's last child has just left home to attend college. According to a study conducted by Gorchoff, John, and Helson in 2008, this will most likely be a time when

• A) Trevor and Michelle will grow emotionally distant.
• B) Michelle will feel depressed, but Trevor will not.
• C) Trevor and Michelle will spend less time together as they both pursue outside interests.
• D) Trevor and Michelle will have increased marital satisfaction.

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Hypothetical-Deductive Reasoning

A method of problem solving or decision making that starts with a hypothetical situation and deduces logical outcomes.

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