Which of the Following Statements About the Empty Nest Syndrome

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the empty nest syndrome is true?

• A) Parents who live vicariously with their children do not experience it.
• B) It is more common for middle-aged men than for middle-aged women.
• C) It is a common, though minor, problem for most middle-aged adults.
• D) It involves a decline in marital satisfaction after children leave the home.

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Definitions:

Just Noticeable Difference

The smallest difference in stimulation that can reliably be detected by an organism, often referred to as the "difference threshold."

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus required to be perceivable by our senses.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time, allowing organisms to focus on changes in their environment.

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimal change in a stimulus that can just barely be detected by an organism.