John and Joan Are Both 68 and Retired

question 6

Multiple Choice

John and Joan are both 68 and retired. Their children have long since left home and now have families of their own. Which stage of the family life cycle are John and Joan likely to be in?

• A) Full nest I
• B) Full nest II
• C) Full nest III
• D) Empty nest I
• E) Empty nest II

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Introspective

The practice of examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and sensations in order to gain insight; a reflective looking into oneself.

Psychological Research

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Pertaining to a research methodology that involves manipulating one variable to determine if changes in one variable cause changes in another variable, within a controlled environment.

Humanistic Psychology

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