According to the Text, When Adolescents Are Launched Most Parents

question 63

Multiple Choice

According to the text, when adolescents are launched most parents:

• A) enjoy increased freedom, privacy, and discretionary income
• B) experience a sense of loss, especially with respect to emotional connectedness
• C) become more self-absorbed
• D) experience greater role strain

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Definitions:

Psychomotor Retardation

A slowing-down of thought and a reduction of physical movements in an individual, often an indicator of major depression or other psychiatric disorders.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels the urge to repeat.

Panic Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and ongoing concern about having more attacks or changing behavior to avoid them.

Somatic Disorder

A mental disorder that manifests as physical symptoms which are not fully explained by a general medical condition, drug use, or another mental disorder.