Which of the Following Statements About the Empty Nest Syndrome

question 48

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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