Which of the Following Is Experienced by Most Couples in the Empty-Nest

question 210

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is experienced by most couples in the empty-nest stage of the family life cycle?

• A)eagerness to start a new family and looking forward to parenting
• B)an increase in marital satisfaction
• C)drifting apart and developing separate interests outside the home
• D)postparental depression

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