The Term "Empty Nest" Is No Longer Used to Refer

question 45

Multiple Choice

The term "empty nest" is no longer used to refer to the middle adulthood phase of the family life cycle because __________.

• A) so many middle-aged adults in the United States are raising at least one grandchild
• B) it implies a negative transition, especially for women who have stayed at home
• C) the baby boomers are less financially secure and as a result often return home to "the nest"
• D) the majority of middle-aged people in the United States live alone in an "empty nest"

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Definitions:

Motor Cortex

The cerebral cortex segment involved in organizing, managing, and executing movements done on purpose.

Anterior Corticospinal Tracts

Nerve pathways that travel from the brain through the spinal cord, involved in the voluntary movement of muscles.

Lateral Corticospinal Tracts

Nerve pathways that run from the cerebral cortex to the spinal cord, involved in voluntary movement control.

Motor Control

The process by which humans and animals use their brain and nervous system to activate and coordinate the muscles and limbs involved in the performance of a motor skill.