Ruth and John Have Just Entered the "Empty Nest" Phase

question 36

Multiple Choice

Ruth and John have just entered the "empty nest" phase of their lives. You would expect that the amount of stress that Ruth feels would ______ and the amount than John feels would ______.

• A) decrease; decrease
• B) decrease; increase
• C) increase; decrease
• D) increase; increase

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Definitions:

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