According to Sociological Studies of the "Empty Nest" Period

question 10

Multiple Choice

According to sociological studies of the "empty nest" period,

• A) most couples do not experience difficulty with this stage in the family life cycle.
• B) the majority of couples experience this stage as a time of financial hardship.
• C) this is typically a period of great turmoil and unhappiness for middle-aged women.
• D) family members are unable to get along during this time.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A concept in behaviorism that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated through positive or negative stimuli.

Learned Reflexive Response

A behavior that is developed over time through conditioning, in which a stimulus automatically elicits a response.

Conditioning

A method of altering behavior in which an individual learns to connect a new behavior with a stimulus that was previously not related to it.

Psychodynamic Perspective

Modern version of psychoanalysis that is more focused on the development of a sense of self and the discovery of motivations behind a person’s behavior other than sexual motivations.