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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Definitions:

Extinction

The disappearance of a species from Earth, occurring when a species can no longer reproduce at replacement levels and dies out.

Endangered

A status indicating that a species is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range.

Conservation Status

The indicator of the extent to which a species is at risk of extinction, often based on IUCN's categories.

Land Ecoregions

Distinct biological communities that share similar environmental conditions, flora, and fauna, defined for areas on land.